Keywords App: "Text from URL" Advanced Feature

Overview

The "Text from URL" option in the Keywords App is an advanced feature that lets you send dynamic autoreplies based on plain text pulled from a live URL. It’s ideal when your reply content changes frequently or depends on external data.

How It Works

Setting Up

1. Create a Keyword in the Keywords App.
   
   

2. In the Autoreply Message section, choose Text from URL.
   
   

3. Paste the full URL where the text content lives.
   
   

What Happens Next

When a listener texts in the keyword:

• Text Groove sends a GET request to the URL using a CURL command.
  
  

• If the response meets all the requirements, the text from that URL becomes the autoreply message.
  
  

Response Requirements

For the message to send successfully, the URL must:

• Return a 200 OK status code
  
  

• Have a Content-Type of text/plain
  
  

• Contain only plain text (no HTML, JSON, or formatting)
  
  

If any of these conditions aren’t met, the autoreply won’t be sent.

Use Cases

This feature is best when your autoreplies need to:

• Update regularly without editing the keyword
  
  

• Pull live data from another system
  
  

• Respond with external information (like most-played songs or weather updates)
  
  

Examples:

• "Get today’s deals at [store]"
  
  

• "School closure alerts updated every morning"
  
  

• "Reply with the latest playlist for this show"
  
  

Limitations and Support

• Our support team does not write or test custom scripts for this feature.
  
  

• You’ll need basic web development knowledge to use this tool effectively.
  
  

• If you run into trouble and meet those requirements, we may be able to offer limited assistance.
  
  

Best Practices

• Use a stable, reliable URL
  
  

• Make sure the content is always up to date
  
  

• Keep the text response short and plain
  
  

• Test before using the keyword live
  
  

Troubleshooting

If your autoreply isn’t sending:

• Check that the URL is live and returns a 200 response
  
  

• Confirm the content is plain text only
  
  

• Double-check your keyword settings in the app
  
  

? Need a hand?
 We’ve got you. Reach out anytime at support@textgroove.com.