Create Twist Threads from Google Calendar Events Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate the creation of Twist threads from Google Calendar events using Pabbly Connect. Step-by-step tutorial included. Explore efficient methods for automating routine tasks with clear, concise instructions suited for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Google Calendar Integration

To create Twist threads automatically from Google Calendar events, you first need to set up Pabbly Connect. Begin by visiting the Pabbly website and signing in to your account. If you don’t have an account, you can easily sign up for free and get access to several tasks each month.

Once signed in, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button at the top right. You will be prompted to name your workflow. In this case, name it ‘Google Calendar to Twist’. This workflow will consist of a trigger and an action, where a new event in Google Calendar will trigger the creation of a thread in Twist.

2. Choosing Google Calendar as Trigger Application

In this step, you will select Google Calendar as the trigger application in Pabbly Connect. Choose ‘New Event’ as the trigger event. This means that every time a new event is created in Google Calendar, it will initiate the workflow.

• Select ‘Add New Connection’ to connect your Google Calendar account.
• Choose your Google account and authorize Pabbly Connect to access your calendar.
• Select the specific calendar you want to monitor for new events.

After selecting the calendar, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will allow Pabbly Connect to capture the most recent event from your Google Calendar, including details like title, description, and timing, which will be essential for the next steps.

3. Formatting Date and Time for Thread Creation

Next, you need to format the date and time so that the thread in Twist is created one day before the scheduled event. In Pabbly Connect, add a new action step and select the ‘Date and Time Formatter’. Choose the action event as ‘Add or Subtract Time’.

• Input the date in the required format: year-month-day hour:minute:second.
• Use the expression ‘-1 D’ to indicate that you want the date one day before the event.
• Select the appropriate output format for the date.

Once you input the required details, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will confirm that the date has been successfully formatted, setting it to one day prior to the event date.

4. Delaying the Creation of the Twist Thread

To ensure that the thread is created at the correct time, you will need to add a delay in Pabbly Connect. Add another action step and select ‘Delay’. Set the delay until the formatted date from the previous step.

Select the delay type as ‘Until’ and input the date you formatted earlier. Ensure that the date format matches the delay requirements.

Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to confirm the delay. This step ensures that the thread will only be created in Twist once the specified date is reached, allowing for timely notifications related to your events.

5. Creating a Thread in Twist

In the final step, you will set up the action to create a thread in Twist. Select Twist as the action application in Pabbly Connect and choose ‘Create Thread’ as the action event. Connect your Twist account by authorizing Pabbly Connect.

Choose the team and channel where the thread should be created. Map the title and description from the Google Calendar event to the thread. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize the setup.

Once the test is successful, you can check your Twist account to see the newly created thread with the event details. This completes the integration, allowing Pabbly Connect to seamlessly link Google Calendar events with Twist threads.

Conclusion

By following this tutorial, you have learned how to automate the creation of Twist threads from Google Calendar events using Pabbly Connect. This integration streamlines your workflow, ensuring that important events are communicated effectively through Twist.