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Using existing automations
Automations streamline tasks, but sometimes you need to run them on-demand with specific variables. Here's how to integrate your automations with Alice for direct control of their execution.
Triggering Automations with Alice
Existing automation scenarios (e.g., within tools like Zapier, Make/Integromat, etc.)
An AI assistant set up.
Steps:
Modify Your Automation:
Duplicate the scenario: Create a copy of your existing automation. This allows you to make changes without disrupting the original scheduled trigger.
Remove initial trigger: Delete the trigger that normally starts your automation (e.g., a time-based trigger or a trigger from another app).
Add a webhook trigger: Insert a webhook module as the first step in your automation. This provides a unique URL endpoint to receive data and initiate the process.
Create an Alice Snippet:
Open Alice Snippets: Access the Snippets section within your Alice settings.
New Snippet: Create a new snippet with a descriptive name for your automation.
Formulate your prompt: Design the prompt to collect all the necessary data points your automation needs. Use clear labels within your prompt.
Connect Webhook and Snippet:
Copy Webhook URL: Copy the unique URL generated for your automation's webhook trigger.
Link in Alice Snippet: Paste the URL into your Alice snippet. Configure it to send the collected data to the webhook when the snippet is used.
Testing and Troubleshooting
Initiate from Alice: Use your Alice snippet to fill in the required information and execute the process.
Monitor your Automation: Ensure your automation tool successfully receives the data and completes the intended actions.
Debug as Needed: If errors occur, carefully review both your snippet setup and your automation workflow to pinpoint any issues.
Remember: Keep your automations as simple as possible while fulfilling their purpose. More streamlined automations make debugging and maintenance easier.
Triggering Automations with Alice
Existing automation scenarios (e.g., within tools like Zapier, Make/Integromat, etc.)
An AI assistant set up.
Steps:
Modify Your Automation:
Duplicate the scenario: Create a copy of your existing automation. This allows you to make changes without disrupting the original scheduled trigger.
Remove initial trigger: Delete the trigger that normally starts your automation (e.g., a time-based trigger or a trigger from another app).
Add a webhook trigger: Insert a webhook module as the first step in your automation. This provides a unique URL endpoint to receive data and initiate the process.
Create an Alice Snippet:
Open Alice Snippets: Access the Snippets section within your Alice settings.
New Snippet: Create a new snippet with a descriptive name for your automation.
Formulate your prompt: Design the prompt to collect all the necessary data points your automation needs. Use clear labels within your prompt.
Connect Webhook and Snippet:
Copy Webhook URL: Copy the unique URL generated for your automation's webhook trigger.
Link in Alice Snippet: Paste the URL into your Alice snippet. Configure it to send the collected data to the webhook when the snippet is used.
Testing and Troubleshooting
Initiate from Alice: Use your Alice snippet to fill in the required information and execute the process.
Monitor your Automation: Ensure your automation tool successfully receives the data and completes the intended actions.
Debug as Needed: If errors occur, carefully review both your snippet setup and your automation workflow to pinpoint any issues.
Remember: Keep your automations as simple as possible while fulfilling their purpose. More streamlined automations make debugging and maintenance easier.
Remote Actions 🛠️
Using existing automations
Automations streamline tasks, but sometimes you need to run them on-demand with specific variables. Here's how to integrate your automations with Alice for direct control of their execution.
Triggering Automations with Alice
Existing automation scenarios (e.g., within tools like Zapier, Make/Integromat, etc.)
An AI assistant set up.
Steps:
Modify Your Automation:
Duplicate the scenario: Create a copy of your existing automation. This allows you to make changes without disrupting the original scheduled trigger.
Remove initial trigger: Delete the trigger that normally starts your automation (e.g., a time-based trigger or a trigger from another app).
Add a webhook trigger: Insert a webhook module as the first step in your automation. This provides a unique URL endpoint to receive data and initiate the process.
Create an Alice Snippet:
Open Alice Snippets: Access the Snippets section within your Alice settings.
New Snippet: Create a new snippet with a descriptive name for your automation.
Formulate your prompt: Design the prompt to collect all the necessary data points your automation needs. Use clear labels within your prompt.
Connect Webhook and Snippet:
Copy Webhook URL: Copy the unique URL generated for your automation's webhook trigger.
Link in Alice Snippet: Paste the URL into your Alice snippet. Configure it to send the collected data to the webhook when the snippet is used.
Testing and Troubleshooting
Initiate from Alice: Use your Alice snippet to fill in the required information and execute the process.
Monitor your Automation: Ensure your automation tool successfully receives the data and completes the intended actions.
Debug as Needed: If errors occur, carefully review both your snippet setup and your automation workflow to pinpoint any issues.
Remember: Keep your automations as simple as possible while fulfilling their purpose. More streamlined automations make debugging and maintenance easier.