Ever wished you could get a daily summary of your Pomodoro sessions sent straight to your Slack channel? Well, you’re in luck! With a bit of setup using Make (formerly Integromat), PomoDoneApp, and Slack, you can automate this process and keep your team (or just yourself) updated on your productivity. Let’s dive into how you can set this up in about 30 minutes, even if you’re new to automation tools.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Set Up Your PomoDoneApp API Key
First things first, you’ll need to grab your API key from PomoDoneApp:
- Log in to your PomoDoneApp account.
- Navigate to My Settings and select Your API key.
- Copy the API key to a safe place; you’ll need it soon.
This key allows Make to access your PomoDoneApp data securely. ([make.com](https://www.make.com/en/help/app/pomodoneapp?utm_source=openai))
2. Connect PomoDoneApp to Make
Now, let’s link PomoDoneApp with Make:
- Log in to your Make account.
- Create a new scenario by clicking the + Create a new scenario button.
- Click the big plus sign to add a module and search for PomoDoneApp.
- Select the Watch Task Done module. This will trigger the scenario whenever you complete a task in PomoDoneApp.
- Click Add next to the Connection field.
- Enter a connection name (e.g., “PomoDone Connection”) and paste the API key you copied earlier.
- Click Save to establish the connection.
With this setup, Make will monitor your completed tasks in PomoDoneApp. ([make.com](https://www.make.com/en/help/app/pomodoneapp?utm_source=openai))
3. Aggregate Completed Tasks Daily
To send a daily summary, we’ll need to collect completed tasks throughout the day:
- After the Watch Task Done module, add a Data Store module.
- Select Add a Record to store each completed task.
- Configure the fields to store relevant information like task name, project, and completion time.
This setup will accumulate your completed tasks in a data store throughout the day.
4. Schedule the Daily Summary
Next, set up a daily trigger to send the summary:
- Add a Scheduler module to your scenario.
- Set it to run once a day at your preferred time (e.g., 6:00 PM).
This ensures the summary is sent at the end of each day.
5. Retrieve and Format the Summary
Now, let’s fetch the stored tasks and format them:
- After the Scheduler, add a Data Store module and select Get Records.
- Configure it to retrieve all records from the current day.
- Add a Text Aggregator module to compile the tasks into a single message.
- Set the separator to a newline character to list each task on a new line.
This will create a neatly formatted summary of your day’s tasks.
6. Send the Summary to Slack
Finally, let’s send the compiled summary to your Slack channel:
- Add a Slack module and select Create a Message.
- Connect your Slack account and select the channel where you want to post the summary.
- In the message field, input the aggregated text from the previous step.
- Optionally, add a title like “Daily Pomodoro Report” to the message.
Now, every day at the scheduled time, you’ll receive a summary of your completed tasks in Slack. ([make.com](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/slack?utm_source=openai))
Optional Enhancements
Want to take it a step further? Here are some quick-win ideas:
- Include Task Durations: Add the duration of each task to the summary for more detailed insights.
- Filter by Project: If you work on multiple projects, create separate summaries for each one.
- Weekly Summaries: In addition to daily reports, set up a weekly summary to review your productivity over a longer period.
And there you have it! With this setup, you can keep track of your Pomodoro sessions effortlessly and stay on top of your productivity game. Happy automating!
