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iOS Automation With Workflow And Google Apps Script

16 Dec 2015

Workflow is such an incredibly useful iOS app. And by integrating Google Apps Script … I can dynamically generate content for my own workflows OR provide workflow automation content to a group of users.

Workflow and Google Apps Script


Workflows


Let’s explore three interesting ways to integrate the Workflow app with Google Apps Script.

For more on the Workflow app see iOS Automation with Workflow.

See Creating a standalone script and Deploying a script as a web app for more on deploying these Google Apps Script examples in your environment.

SIMPLE TEXT RESPONDER

An example Google Apps Script which supplies a set of commonly used responses to Workflow to create a select list for quick messaging.

Usage Example:

  • Message repository for individuals or groups

Be sure to replace the Google Apps Script URLs found in the following example workflow with your own.


Workflow
Simple Text Responder (Click for workflow install page)

Google Apps Script code:


MARKDOWN SERVER

An example Google Apps Script which supplies a set of markdown files to Workflow to be converted into email or used to create PDFs.

For an introductory markdown tutorial, see Simplify Writing with Markdown.

Usage Examples:

  • Frequently used email responses
  • Simple self-help system for individuals or groups
  • FAQ repository for help-desk personnel

Be sure to replace the Google Apps Script URLs found in the following example workflow with your own.

The second Google Apps Script URL in the following example workflow requires a parameter to be sent back to the Google Apps Script. Take care when replacing with your own URL.


Workflow
Markdown Server (Click for workflow install page)

Google Apps Script code:


Example Markdown:

Add to Google Apps Script project as an html file.


CUSTOM EMAILER

An example Google Apps Script which supplies custom templates to Workflow to be converted into email after prompting for replacement fields.

Usage Examples:

  • Custom email response system for individuals or groups

Be sure to replace the Google Apps Script URLs found in the following example workflow with your own.

The second Google Apps Script URL in the following example workflow requires a parameter to be sent back to the Google Apps Script. Take care when replacing with your own URL.


Workflow
Custom Emailer (Click for workflow install page)

Google Apps Script code:


Example Email:

Add to Google Apps Script project as an html file.

Note replacement values surrounded by double brackets { {   } }.

In upcoming posts I’ll describe more ways I integrate Workflow with Google Apps Script.

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