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

Port	Description
task	Receives task details including title, description, requester, approver, and deadline.

Output Ports

Port	Description
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

Property	Type	Description
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

1. Receives Approval Request: Accepts task details and creates an approval request.

2. Generates Email Notifications: Sends formatted email notifications to the approver and requester.

3. Handles Responses:

   • If approved, sends the task details to the approved port.

   • If rejected, sends the task details to the rejected port.

   • If the deadline passes without a decision, sends the task details to the due port.

4. 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.