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Automating Workflows with AI: Smarter Integrations with Low-Code Platforms GUIDE

So, automation is kinda taking over, right? It's helping businesses get stuff done faster and more efficiently. But when you throw artificial intelligence (AI) into the mix with low-code platforms, things get next-level. You can streamline processes, make smarter decisions, and basically change the game. One cool combo is NeurochainAI with Make-a low-code platform that makes automation super easy. Let me break it down for you.

Low-code platforms like Make are all about simplicity. No need to be a coding genius - just drag and drop, and boom, you’re automating stuff. It lets you connect apps, services, and APIs with a visual interface so even non-techy folks can build complex workflows.

Make’s "scenarios" let you automate repetitive tasks with zero hassle. But when you plug in AI, things get way cooler. Suddenly, you can handle more complex tasks like analyzing data, generating responses, or even making decisions automatically.

Mixing AI with low-code platforms opens up tons of new possibilities, like:

Text Summarization: Automatically summarizing large documents or conversations.
Response Generation: Creating personalized responses based on incoming messages or data.
Data Analysis: Extracting insights from complex datasets to support decision-making.

By incorporating AI tools like NeurochainAI into workflows, businesses can take automation to the next level- transforming everyday tasks into smarter, AI-powered processes. For example, consider the use of a Slack AI bot that listens to messages in a public channel, processes them using AI, and responds intelligently in real-time.

Let’s break it down. You’ve got Slack - your team’s favorite way to communicate. Now, integrate an AI platform like NeurochainAI with Make, and you’ve got a Slack bot that doesn't just sit there. It listens to messages, processes them with AI, and sends back relevant, super smart responses in real-time. Pretty cool, right?

Step 1: Monitor Slack Messages

  1. Add the Slack - Watch Public Channel Messages Module:some text Drag the Slack - Watch Public Channel Messages module to your scenario. Connect Your Slack Account: Follow the prompts to authorize Make to access your Slack workspace. Select the Channel: Choose the channel you want the bot to monitor for new messages.

Whenever a new message is posted in the selected channel, this module will trigger the workflow and pass the message data to the next step.

Step 2: Process the Message with NeurochainAI

Next, use the HTTP Request module to send the captured message to NeurochainAI for processing.

1.Add the HTTP Request Module:some text
Drag the HTTP Request module into your scenario.
2.Configure the HTTP Request Module:some text
Method: POST
URL: https://ncmb.neurochain.io/tasks/message

  1. Headers: Add the required headers for authentication and data format:some text Name: Authorization Value: Bearer YOUR-API-KEY-HERE (Replace YOUR-API-KEY-HERE with your actual NeurochainAI API key.) Name: Content-Type Value: application/json
  2. Body Type: Select RAW. ‍ Request Content: Use the following JSON payload:

{

"model": "Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct-Q6_K.gguf",
"prompt": "You must respond directly to the user's message, and the message the user sent you is the following message: {{4.text}}",
"max_tokens": 1024,
"temperature": 0.6,
"top_p": 0.95,
"frequency_penalty": 0,
"presence_penalty": 1.1

}

‍5.some text
Replace {{4.text}} with the variable corresponding to the message text from the Slack Trigger module. Use Make’s drag-and-drop mapping feature to link this dynamically.

6.Enable Parse Response:some text
Activate the Parse Response option in the HTTP Request module settings.
This ensures that NeurochainAI’s JSON response is automatically processed, allowing you to map the output easily in the next step.

*Step 3: Send the AI-Generated Response Back to Slack‍
*

Now, use the Slack - Create a Message module to post NeurochainAI’s response back to the Slack channel.

  1. Add the Slack - Create a Message Module:some text Drag this module into your scenario.
  2. Configure the Module:some text Connect Your Slack Account: Use the same account connection as the trigger module. Select the Channel: Choose the same channel monitored in Step 1. ‍

Text Field: Map the AI-generated response to this field. Typically, it will look like this:

{{10.data.choices[].text}}

Once configured, this module will send NeurochainAI’s response to the Slack channel as a message.

How the Slack AI Bot Works

When the scenario runs:

  1. Slack messages posted in the monitored channel trigger the workflow.
  2. The HTTP Request module sends the message to NeurochainAI for processing.
  3. NeurochainAI generates a response based on the message and sends it back.
  4. The Slack module posts the AI-generated response in the same channel.

Happy trying!

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