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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
23 triggers, queries, and actions
New completed transcript
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a submitted audio file has finished transcription in AssemblyAI.
New message in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
New message with key phrase in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New photo in your channel
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
New post in your channel
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
Ask a question about a transcript
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a natural-language answer to a question about a completed transcript, using AssemblyAI's LLM Gateway. LLM usage consumes credits from your AssemblyAI account.
Extract key points
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns key points, decisions, or action items extracted from a transcript using AssemblyAI's LLM Gateway. LLM usage consumes credits from your AssemblyAI account.
Get transcript details
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the full details of a completed or in-progress AssemblyAI transcript.
History of messages in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase to @IFTTT
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of photos in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
History of photos to @IFTTT on Telegram
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of posts in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
Summarize transcript
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns an AI-generated summary of a completed transcript, using AssemblyAI's LLM Gateway. LLM usage consumes credits from your AssemblyAI account.
Send message
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
Send mp3
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send an mp3 to a Telegram chat.
Send photo
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
Send video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
Transcribe audio from a URL
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will submit a public audio file URL to AssemblyAI for transcription.
Upload and transcribe an audio file
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will fetch an audio file from a URL, upload it to AssemblyAI's secure storage, and submit it for transcription. Use this for files AssemblyAI cannot fetch directly.
Ask a question about a transcript
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a natural-language answer to a question about a completed transcript, using AssemblyAI's LLM Gateway. LLM usage consumes credits from your AssemblyAI account.
Extract key points
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns key points, decisions, or action items extracted from a transcript using AssemblyAI's LLM Gateway. LLM usage consumes credits from your AssemblyAI account.
Get transcript details
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the full details of a completed or in-progress AssemblyAI transcript.
History of messages in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase in a group
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
History of messages with key phrase to @IFTTT
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a text message with a key phrase to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of photos in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new photo is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
History of photos to @IFTTT on Telegram
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when you send a photo to the @IFTTT bot on Telegram.
History of posts in your channel
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new message is posted in a public channel where you are an admin. The @IFTTT bot must also be an admin in the channel.
New completed transcript
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a submitted audio file has finished transcription in AssemblyAI.
New message in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when any user sends the /ifttt command to the source group.
New message with key phrase in a group
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a user sends a message with the /ifttt command and a key phrase to the source group.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
New completed transcript
New message in a group
New message with key phrase in a group
New message with key phrase to @IFTTT
New photo in your channel
New photo to @IFTTT on Telegram
New post in your channel
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Send message
Send mp3
Send photo
Send video
Transcribe audio from a URL
Upload and transcribe an audio file
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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About AssemblyAI
AssemblyAI and IFTTT let you automatically transcribe audio files, summarize what's said, and trigger actions based on your recordings.
About Telegram
Telegram and IFTTT let you automatically send messages and media to chats and channels, so you can keep your community in the loop without doing it manually.