https://github.com/rapidapi/laminarapi-alexaskill
An Alexa Skill using the LaminarFlightData API
https://github.com/rapidapi/laminarapi-alexaskill
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An Alexa Skill using the LaminarFlightData API
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/rapidapi/laminarapi-alexaskill
- Owner: RapidAPI
- Created: 2017-02-07T21:59:47.000Z (about 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2017-02-07T22:53:02.000Z (about 9 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-22T18:50:01.955Z (12 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 8 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 3
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 1
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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#Build an Alexa Flight Departure Time Skill [VIDEO TUTORIAL]
We've all been there. You *think* your flight is on time. But sure enough, by the time you get to the airport, you find that it's been delayed for hours.
What if you could ask Alexa about your flight status before heading out the door? We built a skill that connects Alexa to the [Laminar Flight API](https://rapidapi.com/package/LaminarFlightData/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_LaminarFunctionsAPI) so that you can ask Alexa the status of your flight. Even better? We created a video tutorial that walks you through every step of the process. Check out the video tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_H6m2dJ6fo) or jump straight the code.
##This video tutorial will go through…
* Adding the departure time skill to Amazon Alexa
* Creating the skill’s backend in AWS Lambda
* Connecting Alexa to the [Laminar Flight API](https://rapidapi.com/package/LaminarFlightData/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_LaminarFunctionsAPI) using RapidAPI
##The result
The end result will look something like this…
##What you’ll need:
* Amazon Echo device
* Amazon account
Let the hacking begin! Watch the tutorial below, follow along on GitHub and feel free to leave any questions in the comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_H6m2dJ6fo
##Feeling inspired?
One Alexa skill is never enough. Here are other project ideas that you could build by connecting to [RapidAPI](https://rapidapi.com/?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_Home):
* Use the [Twilio API](https://rapidapi.com/package/Twilio/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_TwilioFunctions) or the [Plivo API](https://rapidapi.com/package/Plivo/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_PlivoFunctions) to have Alexa send a text message
* Build a Google Translate Skill with [this written tutorial](http://blog.rapidapi.com/2016/10/07/alexa-api-project/?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_AlexaGoogleTranslatePost)
* Recommend local events with the [Eventbrite API](https://rapidapi.com/package/EventbriteAPI/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_EventbriteFunctions) or the [Meetup API](https://rapidapi.com/package/Meetup/functions?utm_source=GitHub&utm_medium=AlexaLaminarTutorial_MeetupFunctions)
Let us know what you come up with and happy hacking.