Retrieve a previously uploaded WhatsApp file
Find the original upload without searching through old conversion work.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Download Uploaded File
Tool to download a previously uploaded file by its fileid. use when you need to retrieve the original file data stored temporarily on the server (expires after 3 hours). example prompt: "download uploaded file with id 25811safe8e61dd3f51ef00ee5f58b92"
Why this helps
Temporary file IDs are easy to lose when requests are spread across chat threads.
- Recovers original uploaded data
- Links retrieval to the requesting chat
- Cuts repeated uploads
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Timelinesai and Convertapi in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that downloads the Convertapi file ID named in a WhatsApp message.
- 3Pick New WhatsApp Message Received as the trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel.
- 5Test with one real file ID.
Questions about this workflow
What must the message contain?
It must include the Convertapi file ID needed for retrieval.
Are uploaded files permanent?
No. Convertapi uploaded files are temporary and expire after a limited period.
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