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Zoho Cliq

Consume Zoho Cliq API

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Message → Chat

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Summary

Send a message to a specific chat in Zoho Cliq with optional features like themed cards and custom bot identity.

Inputs

  • Chat (required) — Select an existing chat or specify a custom chat ID to send the message to.
  • Chat ID (required) — Provide the chat ID if selecting a custom chat.
  • Text (required) — The text content of the message to send.
  • Card Theme — Choose a card theme to customize the message appearance; defaults to plain text if 'none'.
  • Card Title — Optional title for the card, applicable when a card theme is used.
  • Card Thumbnail URL — Optional thumbnail image URL for the card.
  • Card Icon URL — Optional icon image URL for the card.
  • Bot Name — Custom name to display as the message sender (bot identity).
  • Bot Icon URL — Custom icon URL for the bot identity.
  • Sync Message — If enabled, returns the Message ID from the API response.

Output shape

a single JSON object containing the API response for the sent message

The API response includes the details of the posted message. If 'Sync Message' is enabled, the response includes the Message ID for further workflow use.

Examples

Example 1: Send a plain text message to a selected chat

  • Select the desired chat from the list
  • Provide the message text
  • Leave card theme as 'None'
  • Execute node

Example 2: Send a themed card message with bot name and icon

  • Select the desired chat or provide a custom chat ID
  • Enter message text
  • Choose a card theme such as 'Basic' or 'Poll'
  • Provide Card Title, Thumbnail URL, and Icon URL as needed
  • Specify Bot Name and Bot Icon URL
  • Execute node

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