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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects RSS + Google Calendar

Create Google Calendar events from RSS feed items

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect RSS and Google Calendar

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.

RSS and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Google Calendar events from RSS feed items
Workflow diagram: RSS + Google Calendar integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in RSS

RSS

New Item in Feed in RSS

Triggers on new RSS feed items.

Then this action happens in Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Create Detailed Event in Google Calendar

Create an event by defining each field.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Google Calendar events from RSS feed items.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect RSS and Google Calendar to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect RSS to Zapier.

    Connect RSS to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your RSS account, using RSS credentials.

  • Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.

    Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.

    Give Zapier 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 Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for RSS

    Set up a Trigger action for RSS

    Choose the following trigger: New Item in Feed (Triggers on new RSS feed items.).

  • Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Then set up an Action for Google Calendar

    Choose this action: Create Detailed Event (Create an event by defining each field.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between RSS and Google Calendar.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Create Google Calendar events from RSS feed items!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Calendar

    New event

    Triggers when an event is created.

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    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Google Calendar

    Event start

    Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Google Calendar

    New or updated event

    Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Calendar

    Any 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.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Calendar

    Event 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.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Calendar

    New 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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    triggerbyifttt
  • RSS

    Create item in feed

    Power your own Zapier RSS feed.

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    actionbyzapier
  • RSS

    Merge rss feeds

    Merge rss feeds

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    actionbypipedream
  • RSS

    Retrieve rss feed items

    Retrieves RSS feed items from a specified URL.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • RSS

    New item in feed

    Triggers on new RSS feed items.

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    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • RSS

    New feed item

    This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.

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    triggerbyiftttautomateio
  • RSS

    New feed item matches

    This Trigger fires every time a new item in the feed you specify contains a particular keyword or simple phrase.

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    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Google Calendar

Google Calendar

Calendar

A time management and scheduling tool for efficient day-to-day organization

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.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

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