Add new iOS Contacts to Google Sheets automatically
How this automation works
Log Readwise highlights into a Google Sheets spreadsheet for an organized, searchable record. When a new highlight is created in Readwise, this Applet appends a row to the specified Google Sheets spreadsheet with the highlight text, source, tags, link, and timestamp. Ideal for students, researchers, and avid readers who want an exportable archive of highlights from Readwise in Google Sheets for review, analysis, or backup.
If
Trigger ingredients
HighlightId
HighlightText
SourceTitle
SourceAuthor
HighlightedAt
TagList
HighlightUrl
LocationInSource
Then
Action fields
filename
formatted_row
path
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21 triggers, queries, and actions
Cell updated in spreadsheet
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 particular cell is updated within the spreadsheet you specify.
Daily digest available
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 once per day when your Readwise daily review digest is ready.
New highlight created
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 highlight is added to your Readwise account.
New row added to spreadsheet
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 row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
New spreadsheet added to folder
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 spreadsheet is added to a Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for spreadsheets created after the Applet turned on.
New worksheet in spreadsheet
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 worksheet is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
Current value of a cell
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 current value of a single cell in your spreadsheet.
Current values of a row
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 current values in a given row. Values from columns A-Z are available as ingredients.
Get highlights
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 highlights from your Readwise account that match optional filters for source, tag, date range, or keyword.
History of rows added to spreadsheet
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 row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
History of spreadsheets added to folder
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 spreadsheet is added to a Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for spreadsheets created after the Applet turned on.
History of when Cell was updated in spreadsheet
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 particular cell was updated within the spreadsheet you specify.
History of worksheets in spreadsheet
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 worksheet is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
Add multiple rows to spreadsheet
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 add up to 5 rows to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
Add row to spreadsheet
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 add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
Add row to top of spreadsheet
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 insert a single row directly below the header row (row 1) of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify, pushing existing data down.
Create a highlight
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 add a new highlight to your Readwise account. Readwise will match the source title and author to your existing library, or create a new source entry if no match exists.
Create spreadsheet
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 create a new blank spreadsheet in a Google Drive folder you specify. If a spreadsheet with the same name already exists, no new file is created.
Update cell in spreadsheet
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 update a single cell in the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created if the file doesn't exist.
Update multiple rows in spreadsheet
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 overwrite values in up to 5 consecutive rows starting at the row you specify in the first worksheet of a spreadsheet.
Update row in spreadsheet
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 overwrite all values in a specific row of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify.
Add multiple rows to spreadsheet
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 add up to 5 rows to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
Add row to spreadsheet
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 add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
Add row to top of spreadsheet
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 insert a single row directly below the header row (row 1) of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify, pushing existing data down.
Cell updated in spreadsheet
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 particular cell is updated within the spreadsheet you specify.
Create a highlight
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 add a new highlight to your Readwise account. Readwise will match the source title and author to your existing library, or create a new source entry if no match exists.
Create spreadsheet
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 create a new blank spreadsheet in a Google Drive folder you specify. If a spreadsheet with the same name already exists, no new file is created.
Current value of a cell
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 current value of a single cell in your spreadsheet.
Current values of a row
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 current values in a given row. Values from columns A-Z are available as ingredients.
Daily digest available
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 once per day when your Readwise daily review digest is ready.
Get highlights
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 highlights from your Readwise account that match optional filters for source, tag, date range, or keyword.
History of rows added to spreadsheet
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 row is added to a spreadsheet you specify.
History of spreadsheets added to folder
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 spreadsheet is added to a Google Drive folder you specify. Note: only works for spreadsheets created after the Applet turned on.
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About Google Sheets
Google Sheets lets you create and edit spreadsheets stored on your Google Drive. Turn on Applets to monitor specific cells in your spreadsheets as well create news docs, rows, and cell updates.
Google Sheets lets you create and edit spreadsheets stored on your Google Drive. Turn on Applets to monitor specific cells in your spreadsheets as well create news docs, rows, and cell updates.
About Readwise
Readwise helps you remember and grow from what you read by surfacing highlights from books, articles, and the web. Sync highlights across your reading apps and build a spaced repetition practice around your best ideas.
Readwise helps you remember and grow from what you read by surfacing highlights from books, articles, and the web. Sync highlights across your reading apps and build a spaced repetition practice around your best ideas.