An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects RescueTime + Telegram
If New daily summary is available, then Send message to Private chat with @IFTTT
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and Telegram
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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.
Categories
RescueTime and Telegram can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in RescueTime
New daily summary is available in RescueTime
This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
Then this action happens in Telegram
Send message in Telegram
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If New daily summary is available, then Send message to Private chat with @IFTTT.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect RescueTime and Telegram to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime credentials.
Connect Telegram to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram 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 RescueTime
Choose the following trigger: New daily summary is available (This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).).
Then set up an Action for Telegram
Choose this action: Send message (This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between RescueTime and Telegram.
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 If New daily summary is available, then Send message to Private chat with @IFTTT!
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Apps you need
Telegram is a superfast, cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send and receive multimedia files across end-to-end encrypted service. Its automated software like bots help users get things done with minimal interaction. With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is simple, fast, secure, and synced across all devices.
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