Share a failure log excerpt in WhatsApp
Put the relevant evidence beside the failure alert so you can triage without searching for the log.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send media
Send a media message to a whatsapp number. note: the media will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
Finding and sharing the right log excerpt adds extra steps when a build fails.
- Share a supplied log artifact alongside build context.
- Reduce manual copy and paste during triage.
- Keep the excerpt available in the WhatsApp conversation.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Buildkite and WhatsApp once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in Notis and name it for failure log sharing.
- 3Tell Notis to send the supplied supported log excerpt or media URL with its build context.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select a destination for run reports.
- 5Test with one real supported log artifact and a recipient who has messaged your business.
Questions about this workflow
Can this action fetch logs from Buildkite?
It sends media. Supply a supported file or media URL to the webhook or make it otherwise available to the run.
Which media can WhatsApp accept?
The target event lists image, video, audio, document, and sticker formats with size limits for uploads. Use a supported file within WhatsApp's limits.
Can any recipient receive the media?
The listed Send media action delivers only if the recipient has texted your WhatsApp number first.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Buildkite to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Buildkite 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.
Buildkite and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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