Keep WhatsApp approval requests moving
Approval requests can pause work when they go unseen. Capture the request as a Slack reminder with the key context attached.
Trigger
New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
Action
Create a reminder
Creates a slack reminder with specified text and time; time accepts unix timestamps, seconds from now, or natural language (e.g., 'in 15 minutes', 'every thursday at 2pm').
Why this helps
Pending approvals can be overlooked when they arrive outside the team's usual task flow.
- Keep approval requests visible after they arrive.
- Preserve the request context for a faster review.
- Help unblock work without keeping the request in working memory.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect TimelinesAI and Slack to Notis once in the portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations or ask Notis conversationally.
- 3Use one plain-language instruction asking Notis to create a Slack reminder when a new WhatsApp message requests approval, with a short summary and appropriate follow-up timing.
- 4Select the TimelinesAI new WhatsApp message trigger and a channel for run reports.
- 5Test with one real approval request and confirm the reminder helps identify what needs a decision.
Questions about this workflow
Can it cover approvals from customers or partners?
Describe the approval requests you want to capture in your instruction.
Can the reminder timing be adjusted?
Include your preferred timing, such as a same-day nudge or the next business morning.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
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Timelinesai triggers
Slack actions
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New WhatsApp Message Received
Polling trigger that monitors for new messages received in TimelinesAI WhatsApp chats.
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Adds an alias for an existing custom emoji in a slack enterprise grid organization.
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Adds a reference to an external file (e.g., google drive, dropbox) to slack for discovery and sharing, requiring a unique `external id` and an `external url` accessible by slack.
Add a star to an item
Stars a channel, file, file comment, or a specific message in slack.
Add call participants
Registers new participants added to a slack call.
Add emoji
Adds a custom emoji to a slack workspace given a unique name and an image url; subject to workspace emoji limits.
Add reaction to message
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