An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects RescueTime + Google Calendar
Add a 'do-not-disturb' event to your calendar when a FocusTime session starts
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and Google Calendar
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 Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in RescueTime
FocusTime session starts in RescueTime
This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Quick add event in Google Calendar
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add a 'do-not-disturb' event to your calendar when a FocusTime session starts.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect RescueTime and Google Calendar 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 Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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: FocusTime session starts (This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Quick add event (This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.).
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 Google Calendar.
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 a 'do-not-disturb' event to your calendar when a FocusTime session starts!
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Supported triggers and actions
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Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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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.
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Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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