Reuse media already uploaded to WhatsApp
Pair a passage lookup with a media ID you already have, so the same approved asset is ready to share again.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send media by
Send media using a media id from previously uploaded media. this is more efficient than sending media by url as the media is already on whatsapp servers. use upload media action first to get the media id. note: the media will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
Repeatedly handling a media file can add unnecessary steps to a familiar scripture update.
- Send media already stored on WhatsApp servers.
- Use a media ID supplied in the request.
- Add scripture context from an Api bible lookup.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Api bible and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name and prompt.
- 3In one instruction, ask Notis to look up a passage for the supplied theme and send the supplied existing WhatsApp media ID using Send media by.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real theme and a valid uploaded media ID.
Questions about this workflow
How do I get a media ID?
Use the WhatsApp Upload media action first. This workflow assumes the media has already been uploaded and its ID is supplied.
Can the workflow upload the file too?
The specified action sends by an existing media ID. Uploading media is a separate action.
Does the recipient need to have messaged first?
Yes. The Send media by action delivers only if the recipient has texted first.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Api bible to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Api bible 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.
Api bible and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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