Reddit
Google Sheets
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Reddit + Google Sheets

Add free steam games posted to /r/gamedeals to a #GoogleDrive spreadsheet

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Reddit and Google Sheets

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Reddit and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Add free steam games posted to /r/gamedeals to a #GoogleDrive spreadsheet
Workflow diagram: Reddit + Google Sheets integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Reddit

Reddit

New post from search in Reddit

This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.

Then this action happens in Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets

This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add free steam games posted to /r/gamedeals to a #GoogleDrive spreadsheet.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Reddit and Google Sheets to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

    Connect Reddit to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Reddit account, using Reddit credentials.

  • Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Reddit

    Set up a Trigger action for Reddit

    Choose the following trigger: New post from search (This Trigger fires every time a new post submitted on reddit matches a search query you specify. NOTE: limited to 20 items per check.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Then set up an Action for Google Sheets

    Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Reddit and Google Sheets.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Add free steam games posted to /r/gamedeals to a #GoogleDrive spreadsheet!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connect
  • Google Sheets

    Watch new rows

    Triggers when a new row is added.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)

    Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Sheets

    New spreadsheet

    Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Reddit

    Submit a new link

    This Action will submit a new link on reddit. NOTE: reddit karma is required.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Reddit

    Submit a post

    Submit creates a link, a post with an image or a self-post in the subreddit with the given title. If kind is "link" or "image", then url is expected to be a valid URL to link to. Otherwise, text is the body of the self-post. You can submit cca. 1 post per 9 minutes.

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    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Reddit

    New link post

    Submit a new link post to a subreddit.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Reddit

    Submit a comment

    Submits a new comment or reply to a message. You can submit cca. 1 comment per 9 minutes.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectpipedream
  • Reddit

    List subreddits by query

    Searches subreddits by query.

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    actionbyintegromatpipedream
  • Reddit

    List comments in a post

    List comments in a post

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    actionbypipedream

Apps you need

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Spreadsheets

Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive

Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.