Free xkcd integration for Alexa

Harness the power of Alexa for Business by integrating it with your xkcd account through adenin. This combo of Alexa and xkcd, using adenin’s developer-friendly platform, brings all your data into one easy-to-access place. Not only does this reduce the need for app-switching, but it also enables Alexa's natural voice capabilities to provide instant answers.

Streamline data retrieval with the Alexa Display Language so you can focus more on making decisions and less on digging through data
Use voice commands to access your xkcd data, providing a hands-free experience and boosting productivity
Reduce frustration and save valuable time by eliminating the need to switch between different apps
Have all your xkcd data at your fingertips, presented through Alexa's intuitive interface
Leverage Alexa for Business to make data-driven decisions quickly and efficiently
Enjoy a more natural, conversation-like interaction with your data through Alexa's voice capabilities

Why wait?

Say goodbye to app-switching and hello to smarter, smoother workflows. Start your free account with adenin today and let Alexa and xkcd become your new productivity sidekicks.

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Frequently asked questions about xkcd integration integration for Alexa

What data sources are available for xkcd?

xkcd provides the following 2 data sources:

Get a specific comic

Returns a specific comic by comic number.

Get current comic

Get the current comic. xkcd is updated every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Is the Alexa integration free?

Yes, Alexa is one of the channels built-in into adenin, a platform that integrates all kinds of work apps into a personal dashboard as well as your other work applications, such as intranets or chatbots. Bear in mind that, even though channels such as Alexa are free, the use of adenin (including using data from xkcd) incurs usage charges according to your plan. See the pricing page for details →

Who is the Alexa integration for?

adenin’s Alexa integration is a popular choice for various teams at small to large organizations. The data sources that are built into xkcd (see above) are incredibly simple to integrate into Alexa and don't require any technical know-how. The adenin platform completely handles authenticating with xkcd and then loads your data into an Adaptive Card layout that, in turn, will be embedded into Alexa.

Do I have to be a developer to use the Alexa integration with xkcd?

No, the integration is designed to help busy managers stay on top of their various workplace applications, where xkcd is just one of many examples (see others). As such, we designed many tools that reduce the amount of coding expected of users: Starting with the xkcd integration, which you can set up yourself in just a few, completely code-free, steps (see instructions).

Then with the built-in Card designer we automatically generate a layout from your xkcd data. You could tweak this further in the low-code designer, either yourself if you have some HTML-related skills, or with a little help from us – just reach out to one of the team.

Lastly, there will be the Alexa integration which is self-explanatory to install. Just check the installation instructions section for more details.

How does adenin ensure my xkcd data is safely delivered to Alexa?

We use the secure OAuth standard which means you authorize adenin accessing your xkcd data and in turn authorize us to share this data with Alexa. Both of these authorizations can be revoked by you at any point through the Linked accounts menu (requires user account). No data is ever stored on adenin servers, instead it is directly sent to the client (in this case Alexa) who will treat it in accordance with their privacy policy. Please also check out our Privacy Policy for more details.

Install xkcd integration for Alexa

With adenin you can easily integrate any business app into Alexa

1. Add xkcd to adenin
2. Integrate adenin into Alexa

Click the Add button below
Add xkcd to adenin
Either log in or create your free adenin account. Then you will be directed to your personal dashboard where the installation of your xkcd integration will start.
Follow the steps in the modal by clicking Next including selecting your data source, authorizing your xkcd account and more attributes (if they are required).
At the end click Finish and our built-in smart technology generates a Card with the live data it received from the xkcd API.
xkcd
Your Card will now appear on your adenin dashboard.
Modify or embed your xkcd Adaptive Card from the ··· button in the top right-hand corner of your card:
Click Edit in Designer to open the Card’s layout in the low-code Adaptive Card designer.
By clicking Share you can see options for embedding your Card into intranet and chatbot channels. For example, your xkcd works as a SharePoint web part, or with chatbots such as Microsoft Teams.

To begin, add the adenin’s Alexa integration to your Alexa account.

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