An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Telegram + Pocket
Save bookmarks to Pocket using Telegram
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Telegram and Pocket
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
Telegram and Pocket can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Telegram
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT in Telegram
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
Then this action happens in Pocket
Save for later in Pocket
This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Save bookmarks to Pocket using Telegram.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Telegram and Pocket to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Telegram to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram credentials.
Connect Pocket to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Pocket account, using Pocket 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 Telegram
Choose the following trigger: New message with key phrase to @IFTTT (This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.).
Then set up an Action for Pocket
Choose this action: Save for later (This Action will add a new item to your Pocket queue. NOTE: If using an RSS feed Trigger, please limit the number of Pocket saves to no more than a few hundred per week).
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 Telegram and Pocket.
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 Save bookmarks to Pocket using Telegram!
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Downloads a file from the Telegram server.
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Apps you need
Telegram is a superfast, cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send and receive multimedia files across end-to-end encrypted service. Its automated software like bots help users get things done with minimal interaction. With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is simple, fast, secure, and synced across all devices.
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