DingTalk Scheduled Notifications
DingTalk Scheduled Notifications

v0.3.7

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Automate scheduled message sending to DingTalk groups via Bika. Simplify the process of sending regular notifications, updates, and alerts, and improve team collaboration efficiency

🤖 Automation

🔗 Integration

Included Resources

Notifications Automation

Send a message to DingTalk at 10 AM on working days

Workflow Graph

Workflow Graph

Workflow of DingTalk Scheduled Notifications

Release Notes

Release Notes

Release notes of DingTalk Scheduled Notifications

💡 Why Use DingTalk Scheduled Reminders

The DingTalk Scheduled Reminder template provides a convenient solution for automating notifications and reminders in DingTalk groups. Whether you need to send periodic reminders, updates, or alerts, this template simplifies the process with customizable message types. By leveraging Bika.ai's automation capabilities, you can enhance communication efficiency within DingTalk groups.

👉 How the Template Works

This template includes an automated task that helps you send messages to DingTalk at a specified time each day.

  1. Automation Task: The template sets up an automated task that triggers once at 10:00 AM (UTC+8) on weekdays. The task sends notifications to DingTalk based on the message content you configure.
  2. Custom Message Content: You can customize the message content according to your business needs, supporting notification formats such as text, link, Markdown, ActionCard, and FeedCard.

🎯 Steps to Use

  1. Install the Template

    Install this template into your BIKA workspace.

    Install DingTalk Scheduled Reminder Task

  2. Complete the Initialization Task

    Follow the system instructions to locate the "💡 DingTalk Scheduled Reminder" task. Click "Next" to enter the automation interface.

    Open DingTalk Scheduled Reminder Task

  3. Modify the Trigger

    Open the "Trigger" and adjust the start time and repeat frequency as needed. For example, set it to send messages at 10:00 AM on weekdays.

    Diagram of Opening the DingTalk Trigger

    Diagram of Modifying the DingTalk Trigger

  4. Enter the Webhook URL for DingTalk Custom Bot

    Click "Send Markdown Message to DingTalk."

    Enter Automation Page

    Enter the "Set Automation Action" page, choose "Manual URL Input" under "Webhook Source," and enter the webhook URL of the DingTalk custom bot (for instructions on obtaining the webhook URL, please refer to this guide).

    Diagram of Inputting Webhook URL

    In the "Message Title" or "Message Text," enter the preset custom keyword, such as "[Test]." If other security settings have been configured, this keyword does not need to be filled in. For more information on DingTalk bot security settings, refer to this guide.

    Diagram of Inputting Custom Keyword in Message Content

    Next, enter the message content you want to send. You can personalize the message content according to the formats provided by DingTalk's official documentation. Please refer to this guide. Once done, click "Save."

    Diagram of Inputting Message Content

  5. Test the Automation Task

    Click the "Run Now" button to check if the message is successfully received in DingTalk.

    Diagram of Running Automation

  6. Enable Automation

    You can enable automation, and once enabled, this automation will automatically send messages to the DingTalk group based on the time you configure.

    Diagram of Enabling Automation

👉 Target Audience

This template is suitable for:

  • Individuals and teams who wish to automate notifications and reminders in DingTalk groups.
  • Organizations looking to simplify communication processes and improve efficiency.
  • Businesses aiming to enhance collaboration and productivity within DingTalk.

⭐ Main Advantages of the DingTalk Scheduled Reminder Template

  • Automation: Automates the process of sending notifications and reminders in DingTalk groups, reducing manual workload.
  • Customization: Customize messages as needed in the GUI interface, supporting multiple message types.
  • Efficiency: Improve communication efficiency by scheduling messages at preset intervals, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Guided Setup: Benefit from guided setup tasks that simplify the initial configuration process.
  • Scalability: Expand your automated notifications as needed to accommodate changing requirements or a growing user base.

🔧 Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I create a DingTalk custom bot and obtain its webhook URL?

    You can refer to DingTalk's official documentation here.
    We also provide a detailed step-by-step guide here.

  2. Why can't the message be sent even after entering the webhook URL?

    To ensure the security of custom bot usage, DingTalk provides three protection measures to ensure your custom bot operates securely. These measures include setting Custom Keywords, Signatures (using encrypted signatures), and IP Addresses (segments). If the message cannot be sent, it may be due to incorrect security configuration. Please refer to this guide.

  3. What message types are supported?

    This template supports five message types: Text, Link, Markdown, ActionCard, and FeedCard. Please refer to this guide.

  4. Can I modify the preset schedule and frequency in the template?

    Yes, you can specify the time and frequency of message sending through the Bika.ai platform interface.