Integrating Web Clipper with Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Learn how to integrate Web Clipper with Pabbly Connect, Google Sheets, Slack, and more in this detailed tutorial. Follow the exact steps for seamless automation.

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1. Installing Web Clipper for Pabbly Connect

To start using Pabbly Connect with Web Clipper, first, you need to install the Web Clipper Chrome extension. This tool allows you to select text from your browser and send it to a Pabbly Connect webhook URL.

Begin by navigating to the Chrome Web Store. Search for ‘Pabbly Connect Web Clipper’ and click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button. Once installed, you can manage your webhooks directly from the extension.

2. Setting Up Webhooks in Pabbly Connect

After installing the Web Clipper, the next step is to set up a webhook in Pabbly Connect. Open your Pabbly Connect dashboard and create a new workflow. Select ‘Webhook’ as the trigger app and choose ‘Catch Webhook’ as the trigger event.

• Create a new workflow in Pabbly Connect.
• Select ‘Webhook’ as the trigger app.
• Choose ‘Catch Webhook’ as the trigger event.

Once you set this up, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. Copy this URL and go back to the Web Clipper extension to add it.

3. Configuring Web Clipper with the Webhook URL

Now that you have the webhook URL, it’s time to configure the Web Clipper. Click on the Web Clipper icon in your Chrome browser and select ‘Manage Webhooks’. Here, you will add the copied webhook URL. using Pabbly Connect

Give your webhook a name, such as ‘Google Sheets’, and paste the webhook URL into the designated field. Click on the ‘Add Webhook’ button to save your settings. This configuration allows you to send selected text from your browser to Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Data to Google Sheets via Pabbly Connect

With the Web Clipper set up, you can now send data to Google Sheets. Select any text in your browser, right-click, and choose the option to send it to the Pabbly Connect webhook you just created. using Pabbly Connect

• Select the text you want to send.
• Right-click and choose ‘Send to Pabbly Connect Webhook’.
• Choose the webhook you created earlier.

Once the text is sent, Pabbly Connect will catch the webhook response. You can then proceed to set up an action step to add this data to Google Sheets.

5. Finalizing the Integration with Google Sheets

In your Pabbly Connect workflow, add an action step by selecting Google Sheets. Choose the action event ‘Add New Row’. Connect your Google Sheets account by signing in and allowing access. using Pabbly Connect

Next, select the specific spreadsheet and sheet where you want to add the data. Map the fields from the webhook response to the respective columns in Google Sheets. Finally, click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to ensure the data is successfully added to your spreadsheet.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect with Web Clipper streamlines the process of capturing information from your browser and storing it in Google Sheets. This integration enhances productivity by automating data entry tasks effectively.