Send scheduled browser reports with a WhatsApp template
For scheduled updates, have Notis check a page with Anchor browser and send the report through an approved WhatsApp template.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Send template message
Send a template message to a whatsapp number.
Why this helps
A useful scheduled update can be delayed when it needs a template to reach someone outside the WhatsApp customer service window.
- Use an approved template for scheduled outreach
- Deliver browser task results through WhatsApp
- Keep recurring reports connected to their source page
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Anchor browser and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it for the scheduled report.
- 3In one instruction, specify what Anchor browser should check and ask Notis to send the result using an approved, suitable WhatsApp template.
- 4Choose the notis_cron trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test one real run and verify the template is approved and available for the intended message.
Questions about this workflow
Why use a template message?
Templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window, and they must be approved by WhatsApp before use.
Does the action create a template?
No. This workflow uses Send template message. Create and get approval for the template separately before sending.
What starts the report?
The report starts on the recurring schedule selected for the notis_cron trigger.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Anchor browser to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Anchor browser triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Anchor browser and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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