Run an Alexa routine when you press the button
How this automation works
Automate your Alexa and OneDrive integrations effortlessly. This Applet runs whenever your Webhook event fires, creating a text file in OneDrive and triggering a selected Alexa routine. Perfect for syncing incoming data and actions across your smart home and cloud storage. Note: This requires a reachable webhook endpoint (URL).
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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.
22 triggers, queries, and actions
New file in folder
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new file is created in the folder you specify.
New file matching regex in folder
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time a new file whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
New file matching search in 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 every time a new file whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
New file or folder shared with me
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 every time a new file or folder is shared with you
New photo in 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 every time a new photo is created in the folder you specify.
New tagged photo in 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 every time a new photo with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
Receive a web request
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time the Maker service receives a web request to notify it of an event. For information on triggering events, go to your Maker service settings and then the listed URL (web) or tap your username (mobile)
Receive a web request with a JSON payload
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time the Maker service receives a web request to notify it of an event. For information on triggering events, go to your Maker service settings and then the listed URL (web) or tap your username (mobile)
History of file matching regex uploaded in 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 recent files whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of file matching search uploaded in 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 recent files whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of files or folders shared with me
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 recent files or folders shared with you
History of files uploaded in 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 recent files created in the folder you specify.
History of photo uploaded in 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 recent photos created in the folder you specify.
History of photos with a tag uploaded in 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 recent photos with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
History of web requests received
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 times when the Maker service received a web request to notify it of an event. For information on querying events, go to your Maker service settings and then the listed URL (web) or tap your username (mobile)
Make a web request
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 status code from a request made to the provided URL. If the response body is in the correct format it will also return the body’s extracted values. Please see the documentation link on the Webhooks service page.
Make a web request with JSON response
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 JSON response body. You can use filter code to parse it. Please see the documentation link on the Webhooks service page.
Add file from 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 download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Append to a text 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 append to a text file as defined by the file name and folder path you specify
Create text 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 create a new text file at the path you specify
Make a web request
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 make a web request to a publicly accessible URL. NOTE: Requests may be rate limited.
sendAlexaActionByMkzense
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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.
Add file from 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 download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Append to a text 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 append to a text file as defined by the file name and folder path you specify
Create text 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 create a new text file at the path you specify
History of file matching regex uploaded in 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 recent files whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of file matching search uploaded in 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 recent files whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of files or folders shared with me
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 recent files or folders shared with you
History of files uploaded in 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 recent files created in the folder you specify.
History of photo uploaded in 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 recent photos created in the folder you specify.
History of photos with a tag uploaded in 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 recent photos with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
History of web requests received
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 times when the Maker service received a web request to notify it of an event. For information on querying events, go to your Maker service settings and then the listed URL (web) or tap your username (mobile)
Make a web request
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 status code from a request made to the provided URL. If the response body is in the correct format it will also return the body’s extracted values. Please see the documentation link on the Webhooks service page.
Make a web request
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 make a web request to a publicly accessible URL. NOTE: Requests may be rate limited.
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About OneDrive (sunset)
OneDrive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. Use OneDrive and you'll never be without the documents, notes, photos, and videos that matter to you.
OneDrive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. Use OneDrive and you'll never be without the documents, notes, photos, and videos that matter to you.
About Webhooks
Learn to use webhooks and integrate other services on IFTTT with your DIY projects. You can create Applets that work with any device or app that can make or receive a web request. If you'd like to build your own service and Applets, check out the IFTTT Developer Dashboard. Connect a webhook to any of the 750+ apps and services on IFTTT.
Learn to use webhooks and integrate other services on IFTTT with your DIY projects. You can create Applets that work with any device or app that can make or receive a web request. If you'd like to build your own service and Applets, check out the IFTTT Developer Dashboard. Connect a webhook to any of the 750+ apps and services on IFTTT.
About Alexa Actions by mkZense
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.