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Generate QR codes from WhatsApp

Send the value in chat and get a ready to use QR code image for documents, events, or handoffs.

Trigger

New WhatsApp Message Received

Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.

Action

Generate Barcode or QR Code

Tool to generate barcodes or qr codes using zebra crossing (zxing). use when you need a barcode or qr code image from text values.

Why this helps

Small one off code requests interrupt work and are easy to forget before an event or launch.

  • Creates codes without a separate generator
  • Supports fast event and asset preparation
  • Keeps the source value visible in chat

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect TimelinesAI and Api2pdf in Notis once.
  • 2Create an automation named Generate QR codes from WhatsApp.
  • 3Tell Notis to extract the value, barcode type, and requested dimensions, then generate the code.
  • 4Pick the TimelinesAI New WhatsApp Message Received trigger.
  • 5Choose where reports go and test with one URL or text value.

Questions about this workflow

What values can be encoded?

Use text values such as URLs, identifiers, or other content supported by the barcode action.

Can I request a barcode instead of a QR code?

Yes. State the desired barcode or QR format in the message.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Timelinesai to Api2pdf. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Timelinesai triggers

Api2pdf actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

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Webhook trigger

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New WhatsApp Message Received

Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.

TriggerPolling

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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Timelinesai and Api2pdf, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

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