Run an Alexa Routine when a TRIGGERcmd command runs
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1 ready-made TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. TRIGGERcmd can start an automation with "Any command", and IFTTT can then run "Push a Virtual Button" on Virtual Buttons.
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Create your own TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons workflow
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.
4 triggers, queries, and actions
Any command
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when any command runs
Specific command
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger files when a command you choose is triggered.
Push a Virtual Button
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 trigger the Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.
Trigger Command
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 run a command on your computer.
Any command
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when any command runs
Push a Virtual Button
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 trigger the Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.
Specific command
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger files when a command you choose is triggered.
Trigger Command
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 run a command on your computer.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Any command
Specific command
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Push a Virtual Button
Trigger Command
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a TRIGGERcmd automation
Find an Applet using TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons
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Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
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More on TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons
About TRIGGERcmd
Run commands on your computers remotely
- Go to triggercmd.com and create an account
- Install an agent on your Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computer
- Setup commands you want to run on the computer
Trigger your commands via IFTTT
About Virtual Buttons
Trigger Alexa Routines with Virtual Buttons. Simply enable the Virtual Buttons Alexa skill and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action. To connect with this service, you must log in using a Patreon account. See www.virtualbuttons.com to learn more.