Clean up a replaced attachment
Remove the old version as soon as the replacement is confirmed.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Delete Uploaded File
Tool to delete a previously uploaded file. use when the file is no longer needed and should be removed from temporary storage.
Why this helps
Superseded uploads create confusion and waste temporary storage.
- Reduces version confusion
- Frees temporary storage
- Turns replacement notices into cleanup
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Timelinesai and Convertapi in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that deletes the old file ID named when a replacement arrives.
- 3Pick New WhatsApp Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one replacement message and old file ID.
Questions about this workflow
How does it know which file is obsolete?
The WhatsApp message or instruction must identify the old Convertapi file ID.
Should I delete before checking the replacement?
Delete only after the replacement is confirmed and the old upload is no longer needed.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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