SMS → On Message Received
AI-generatedOverview
The Alive5 Trigger node listens for incoming SMS messages on a specified channel. It is designed to start a workflow automatically when a new SMS message is received in the selected channel. This is useful for automating responses, logging messages, or triggering other processes based on incoming SMS communications.
Use Case Examples
- Automatically respond to customer inquiries received via SMS.
- Log incoming SMS messages to a database for record-keeping.
- Trigger alerts or notifications when specific SMS messages are received.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Channel Name or ID | Select the SMS channel to monitor for incoming messages. Users can choose from a list of available channels or specify a channel ID using an expression. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON output contains the data of the received SMS message, including message content and metadata.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Alive5 API authentication to register and manage webhooks.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the selected channel ID is valid and accessible with the provided credentials.
- Webhook registration errors may occur if the webhook URL is already registered; the node handles this gracefully but verify webhook URL uniqueness.
- If webhook deregistration fails, check network connectivity and API permissions.
Links
- n8n Expressions Documentation - Documentation on how to use expressions to specify dynamic values such as channel IDs.