Automations: simple if-this-then-that
One trigger, a list of actions. Greet, alert, tag, escalate.
Automate with AI 2 min read
Updated Jul 2026
Automations are simple "when this happens, do that" rules. Pick one trigger, add optional conditions, and list the actions to run — no branching, no AI needed.
Create an automation
Go to Sidebar › Automations › New, start from a template or Blank, then set a name, a trigger, optional keywords/conditions, and the action steps.
Triggers
- A new conversation starts — a visitor opens a new chat (website or WhatsApp).
- A visitor shares their email/phone — a lead's contact details are captured.
- A message contains a keyword — an inbound message contains one of your keywords.
- A chat is handed to a human — the bot escalates or an agent takes over.
Actions
- Send an automatic reply — posts a message (skipped if a human took over).
- Send an email — to the visitor, you, or any address.
- Assign to a human agent — pauses the AI and routes to your team.
- Tag the conversation — a tag you can filter by.
- Add an internal note — a private note for your team.
- Call a webhook — POST the conversation data to an external URL.
Example — email the team and tag on every new lead
- Trigger: "A visitor shares their email/phone".
- Step 1 — Tag:
hot-lead. - Step 2 — Send email: to Me, subject "New lead from your chat".
Automations run the instant their trigger fires — there's no "wait" or scheduled step. For AI reasoning and branching, use workflows.
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