Share Caltrain updates to a Slack channel
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2 ready-made Caltrain and Slack Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Caltrain can start an automation with "New update", and IFTTT can then run "Post to channel" on Slack.
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Create your own Caltrain and Slack 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.
3 triggers, queries, and actions
New update
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 there's a new update from Caltrain.
History of updates
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 updates from Caltrain.
Post to channel
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 post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
History of updates
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 updates from Caltrain.
New update
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 there's a new update from Caltrain.
Post to channel
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 post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
New update
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Post to channel
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a Caltrain automation
Find an Applet using Caltrain and Slack
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Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Make more happen with your credits
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More on Caltrain and Slack
About Caltrain
Caltrain and IFTTT let you stay on top of transit updates for your commute along the San Francisco Peninsula.
About Slack
Slack and IFTTT let you automatically post messages and information to your channels, keeping your team in sync without manual work.