An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects RescueTime + OneNote
If a new daily summary is available, save it in OneNote
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and OneNote
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 OneNote can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
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 OneNote
Create a page in OneNote
This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If a new daily summary is available, save it in OneNote.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect RescueTime and OneNote 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 OneNote to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your OneNote account, using OneNote 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 OneNote
Choose this action: Create a page (This Action will create a new page in the specified section of the specified notebook.).
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 OneNote.
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 a new daily summary is available, save it in OneNote!
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triggerbyintegromatNew note is created in notebook/section
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triggerbyintegratelyNew page in section
Triggers when a new page is created in a notebook's section.
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Log a highlight event
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.
actionbyzapieriftttStart a focustime session
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
actionbyiftttintegromatEnd current focustime session
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
actionbyiftttStart or stop a focustime session
Starts or stops a FocusTime session.
actionbyzapierLog offline time
Adds offline time to your RescueTime account for the specified amount of minutes.
actionbyzapieriftttCreate a highlight event
Creates a highlight event. Only for RescueTime Premium users.
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
OneNote is a versatile, multi-user note-taking app that allows you to capture and organize all your ideas, images, recordings, and anything else you want to remember. With easy navigation and search functionality, it helps keep your notes organized and accessible wherever you go. Plus, its cloud-based storage and Microsoft 365 integration make collaboration a breeze.
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.
