Add Buildkite context to a WhatsApp thread
Keep a build update attached to the conversation where the question was asked.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send reply
Send a reply to a specific message in a whatsapp conversation. this creates a contextual reply that shows which message you're responding to. note: the reply will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
Build questions in chat often require switching to Buildkite, finding the right job, then returning to the thread.
- Keep the update attached to a specific message.
- Include only job details provided to the webhook.
- Avoid manually copying build context between tools.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Buildkite and WhatsApp once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in Notis and name it for job context replies.
- 3Tell Notis to reply to the specified WhatsApp message using the Buildkite job details supplied with the webhook.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and set the run report destination.
- 5Test with one real WhatsApp message and job detail example; the recipient must have texted your business first.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis fetch Buildkite job logs by itself?
The source description supports fetching job logs, but no Buildkite trigger events are provided here. Make the needed job context available to the webhook or connected agent workflow.
Does this create a new WhatsApp message?
It uses the Send reply action to respond to a specific message, keeping the reply contextual.
Can it reply to any number?
The listed action is limited to recipients who have 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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