This is a simple little plugin that allows your to specify a PORT and ASCII command. When they specified command is received on your specified port, your task will be completed. If you leave the ASCII command text box blank, the multiple commands can be listened for and IF functions within your task can perform multiple other tasks. Potentially a powerful base for exchanging data on a home network, and teamed up with a UDP Sender app a task can be designed to even send a reply if required.The plugin configuration has a STOP function as well as an accessible local variable to allow complex tasks to be completed.INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC TASK:- Create new task- Add plugin as first step- CONFIGURATION: Define PORT and define COMMAND to respond to in plain text (ASCII)- Add action that you want to complete.- Save task- Press PLAY and when command is received the task will respondThe plugin can also be used to receive all ASCII commands on the specified port by doing the following:- Create new task- Add plugin as first stepCONFIGURATION: Define PORT and leave the COMMAND field blank- By using the inbuilt variable %udpreceived you can save the latest command into a Global Variable for use in other tasksThe listener service can be STARTED and STOPPED when the task starts and stops. To save battery on a mobile device you can design your tasks to only listen when required.SUPPORT:If you have questions or have suggestions for expansion, please contact me. Happy to discuss!DOCUMENTATION:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fn3SEqY5ySrq_YA8loprhVIugoxXf_TOwJC52vH7Ygg/edit?usp=sharing
UDP Listener Tasker Plugin
