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Google Apps Script to send an article to Pocket once a day (useful for news websites that update daily) @patrickxchong
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// Additional configuration required. In the script editor, go to Edit -> Current Project Triggers and set the following settings: | |
// Time Driven, Day Timer, 7-8am (or any other time of your preference) | |
function sendSkimmtoPocket() { | |
var today = new Date(); | |
var date = Utilities.formatDate(today, "EST", "YYYY-MM-dd"); | |
// Mail contents | |
var mailtitle = "Pocket "+ date; | |
var urlToPocket = "https://www.theskimm.com/archive/"+date; | |
// Set Recipient | |
var mailtoPocket = "add@getpocket.com"; | |
var mailtoSelf = "pcjh@umich.edu"// for testing | |
// Set only from Mon to Fri if website changes each day | |
if(today.getDay()!==0 && today.getDay()!==6){ | |
MailApp.sendEmail(mailtoPocket, mailtitle, urlToPocket); | |
MailApp.sendEmail(mailtoSelf, mailtitle, urlToPocket); // for testing | |
} | |
} |
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