Update a Control D custom rule from WhatsApp
Turn a rule change request into a checked update with less dashboard hopping.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Modify Custom Rules for Profile
Tool to modify existing custom rule(s) for a profile. Use when you need to update rule details such as name, description, severity, or enabled status. Ensure to include the rule IDs to modify.
Why this helps
Rule edits are easy to misread when they arrive during a busy support conversation.
- Confirms the rule before editing
- Reduces copy and paste errors
- Provides a change summary
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and Control D in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Update custom rule.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the profile and rule, verify the requested fields, and modify the existing rule only after confirmation.
- 4Pick New WhatsApp Message Received as the trigger.
- 5Choose a report channel and test with one real rule request.
Questions about this workflow
What information should the message include?
Include the profile, rule identity, and the exact change such as severity, description, or enabled state.
Will Notis create a rule if it cannot find one?
No. Instruct it to report a missing rule instead of creating an unrequested one.
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