An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects RescueTime + Dropbox
If a new daily summary is available, save it as a text file in Dropbox
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and Dropbox
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.
Categories
RescueTime and Dropbox 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 Dropbox
Create a text file in Dropbox
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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 as a text file in Dropbox.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect RescueTime and Dropbox 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 Dropbox to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox 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 Dropbox
Choose this action: Create a text file (This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.).
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 Dropbox.
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 as a text file in Dropbox!
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