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.
Categories
RSS and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in RSS
New Item in Feed in RSS
Triggers on new RSS feed items.
Then this action happens in 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 if you don't have one.
Connect RSS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your RSS account, using RSS credentials.
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
Choose the following trigger: New Item in Feed (Triggers on new RSS feed items.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between RSS 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 Create Google Calendar events from RSS feed items!
Supported triggers and actions
New event
Triggers when an event is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoEvent start
Triggers a specified 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.
triggerbyifttt
Create item in feed
Power your own Zapier RSS feed.
actionbyzapierMerge rss feeds
Merge rss feeds
actionbypipedreamRetrieve rss feed items
Retrieves RSS feed items from a specified URL.
actionbyintegromatNew item in feed
Triggers on new RSS feed items.
triggerbyzapierpipedreamNew feed item
This Trigger fires every time a new item is added to the feed you specify.
triggerbyiftttautomateioNew feed item matches
This Trigger fires every time a new item in the feed you specify contains a particular keyword or simple phrase.
triggerbyifttt
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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