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Queries (With)
Actions (Then that)
Popular Google Calendar and RescueTime workflows and automations
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Schedule FocusTime sessions in advance by marking off time on your calendar
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Add a 'do-not-disturb' event to your calendar when a FocusTime session starts
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Keep a log of when alerts are triggered on your Google Calendar
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If new event from search starts, Log offline time.
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If new Daily Summary is available, then quick add to Google Calendar
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Useful Google Calendar and RescueTime integrations
Triggers (If this)
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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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New daily summary is available
This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
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New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
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New alert delivered
This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
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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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New highlight is added
This Trigger fires every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
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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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FocusTime session starts
This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.
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Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an 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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FocusTime session finishes
This Trigger fires at the end of a Focus Time session.
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New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
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New weekly summary is available
This Trigger fires when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
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You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in 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.
New daily summary is available
This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
New alert delivered
This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
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.
New highlight is added
This Trigger fires every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
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.
FocusTime session starts
This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.
Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
FocusTime session finishes
This Trigger fires at the end of a Focus Time session.
New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
New weekly summary is available
This Trigger fires when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
Queries (With)
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List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
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History of alerts delivered
This query returns a list of every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
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Search Events
Search events of a calendar
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History of FocusTime session being started
The query returns a list of events when FocusTime session was started.
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List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
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History of weekly summaries available
This query returns a list of when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
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List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
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History of daily summaries available
This query returns a list of when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
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List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.
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History of highlights added
This query returns a list of every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
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List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.
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History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.
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History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.
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History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
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History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.
List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
History of alerts delivered
This query returns a list of every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
Search Events
Search events of a calendar
History of FocusTime session being started
The query returns a list of events when FocusTime session was started.
List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
History of weekly summaries available
This query returns a list of when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
History of daily summaries available
This query returns a list of when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.
History of highlights added
This query returns a list of every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.
History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.
History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.
History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.
Actions (Then that)
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Log a highlight event
This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
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Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
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Start a FocusTime session
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
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Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
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End current FocusTime session
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
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Log offline time
This Action will log offline time to your RescueTime account.
Log a highlight event
This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
Start a FocusTime session
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
End current FocusTime session
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
Log offline time
This Action will log offline time to your RescueTime account.
Google Calendar and RescueTime resources
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