This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and Slack
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.
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RescueTime and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in RescueTime
This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
Then this action happens in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get a daily RescueTime summary on Slack.
Part I
First, we need to connect RescueTime and Slack 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 Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
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 Slack
Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between RescueTime and Slack.
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 Get a daily RescueTime summary on Slack!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Creates a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
Starts or stops a FocusTime session.
Adds offline time to your RescueTime account for the specified amount of minutes.
Creates a highlight event. Only for RescueTime Premium users.
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