Use the automation tool Zapier with Bookster.

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Bookster has an API that can talk to Zapier and carry out some pretty cool tasks with other web applications.

In Zapier's own words:

"Connect Your Apps and Automate Workflows"

"Easy automation for busy people. Zapier moves info between your web apps automatically, so you can focus on your most important work."

Example: SMS booking alert

Create a "Zap" to send an SMS text message when a booking comes in.

  1. Sign up to Zapier

    Visit zapier.com and create an account.

  2. Find your Bookster API key

    In order to give Zapier permission to view your bookings, you will need you Bookster API key.

    Bookster -> "account" -> API Key

    Copy it and keep it somewhere safe for future use.

  3. Check for new bookings and send an SMS.

    From within Zapier:

    1. Create a Zap
    2. Look for "Webhooks by Zapier" screengrab of Webhooks by Zapier
    3. Select "Retrieve Poll" with settings:
      URL
      https://secure.booksterhq.com/system/api/v1/booking/bookings.json
      Key
      data
      Deduplication Key
      id
      Basic Auth
      x|my-api-key-that-i-got-from-bookster
      Zapier poll settings screen capture
      Note: remember to add the x| before your API key.
    4. Finally, for the next action, look for "SMS by Zapier" and follow the instructions from there!

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