Submit WhatsApp updates to CommCare through ODK
Move field updates from chat into CommCare's Android-compatible submission flow.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
Why this helps
Field teams report by WhatsApp, while operations teams wait for someone to retype updates into CommCare.
- Supports Android-compatible submissions
- Reduces transcription delays
- Creates a consistent reporting path
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and CommCare in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation that turns each qualifying WhatsApp update into ODK-compatible XML with unique instance metadata.
- 3Pick New WhatsApp Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Select the report channel and test using one real field update.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis create the instance ID?
Yes, instruct Notis to generate a unique instanceID for every submission.
Does this require a custom mapper?
No. You describe the desired XML and validation behavior in the automation prompt.
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Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
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