Request Approval Email
Overview
The Request Approval Email Component automates email notifications for approval tasks, allowing requesters and approvers to receive structured email alerts about approval requests.
Usage
This component sends approval request emails to designated approvers and notifies requesters when a decision is made. It is useful for workflows requiring manual review and approval steps.
Input Ports
task
Receives task details including title, description, requester, approver, and deadline.
Output Ports
approved
Emits task details when the request is approved.
rejected
Emits task details when the request is rejected.
due
Emits task details if the task reaches the decision deadline without a response.
Properties
title
string
Title of the approval request.
description
string
Description of the request.
requester
string
Email of the person requesting approval.
approver
string
Email of the person who must approve or reject the request.
decisionBy
string
Deadline by which a decision must be made (ISO 8601 format).
Processing Logic
Receives Approval Request: Accepts task details and creates an approval request.
Generates Email Notifications: Sends formatted email notifications to the approver and requester.
Handles Responses:
If approved, sends the task details to the
approvedport.If rejected, sends the task details to the
rejectedport.If the deadline passes without a decision, sends the task details to the
dueport.
Stores Dashboard Links: Provides a dashboard link in the email for approvers and requesters to manage tasks.
Notes
Uses Webhooks: Listens for approval decisions via webhook responses.
Email Customization: Emails contain task details, approval/rejection buttons, and dashboard links.
Automated Follow-ups: Ensures requesters and approvers receive timely notifications.
This component is essential for approval-based workflows that require structured email notifications and human validation processes.
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