Automated Birthday & Ephemeris Notifications via Google Contacts and Telegram

Overview

This workflow automates the process of sending personalized birthday and ephemeris (saint of the day) notifications to users via Telegram. It integrates Google Contacts, external saint information sources, and Home Assistant to streamline daily notifications.

Key Features

• Retrieves contact data and birthdays from Google Contacts.
• Fetches daily saint information from the Nominis API.
• Aggregates and merges contact and saint data.
• Composes custom messages based on available data.
• Sends notifications directly to Telegram users.

Benefits

• Eliminates manual tracking of birthdays and saint days.
• Ensures timely, personalized notifications to users.
• Reduces administrative workload and human error.
• Enhances user engagement through automated, relevant messaging.

Use Cases

• Personal or family reminders for birthdays and special days.
• Community or organization notifications for member celebrations.
• Automated daily updates for groups using Telegram and Home Assistant.

Integrations & Automation

This workflow leverages Google Contacts for data, Nominis API for ephemeris, and Telegram for messaging. The automation orchestrates data retrieval, processing, and notification delivery, saving significant time and ensuring accuracy.