Check Ably presence when a WhatsApp message arrives
Turn an incoming WhatsApp message into an immediate view of which Ably channels have active members.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Query Batch Presence
This tool enables querying the presence states of multiple channels in a single api request. the api retrieves the member presence details of the specified channels in parallel.
Why this helps
You receive a time-sensitive WhatsApp message but must open several tools to find someone available to respond.
- See availability across several channels in one run
- Reduce app switching before assigning a reply
- Get a concise presence snapshot in your chosen report channel
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and Ably to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create a new automation and describe that each incoming WhatsApp message should prompt a batch presence check for the relevant Ably channels.
- 3Choose the TimelinesAI New WhatsApp Message Received trigger.
- 4Select a report channel for the availability summary, then test with one real message.
Questions about this workflow
Which TimelinesAI event starts this workflow?
The New WhatsApp Message Received polling event, id 19634.
Can this check several Ably channels at once?
Yes. It uses Query Batch Presence to request presence for multiple channels in one API call.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Timelinesai to Ably. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Timelinesai triggers
Ably actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Query Batch Presence
This tool enables querying the presence states of multiple channels in a single api request. the api retrieves the member presence details of the specified channels in parallel.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Query Batch Presence History
This tool enables querying presence history for multiple channels in a single api request. it uses the get endpoint at https://rest.ably.io/presence to retrieve the member presence history details of the specified channels in parallel.
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Create Ably Channel
Creates a new channel or retrieves an existing channel in ably. this tool allows you to programmatically create and initialize channels for real-time messaging. since ably creates channels implicitly when first used, this action publishes an empty initialization message to create/activate the channel.
Delete Channel Subscription
This tool allows you to unsubscribe devices or clients from push notifications for specific channels. the operation is asynchronous, so immediate requests after deletion may briefly still return the subscription.
Get Channel Details
This tool retrieves metadata and details for a specific channel in ably. it returns a channeldetails object containing information about the channel's status, occupancy, and other metadata. the endpoint provides visibility into channel activity, including metrics such as connections, presence, publishers, and subscribers, and requires appropriate permissions.
Get Channel History
This tool retrieves the message history for a specified ably channel. it uses the get /channels/{channelid}/messages endpoint to return a paginated list of messages in chronological order, subject to parameters such as 'channelid', 'limit', 'direction', 'start', and 'end'. the tool is useful for auditing, recovering missed messages, analyzing channel activity, and debugging message flows. authentication is required via basic or token authentication.
Get Channel Presence History
This tool retrieves the history of presence messages for a specified channel in ably. it allows you to query presence events on a channel within a given time period.
Get Ably Service Time
This tool retrieves the current server time from ably's service in milliseconds since the epoch. it is particularly useful for time synchronization and generating valid tokenrequest timestamps to prevent replay attacks. the endpoint supports multiple content types, handles http errors, network issues, and is a fundamental tool for ensuring accurate timing in ably applications.
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