64characters
Run command on call received
Here is the new feature:
I don't know if running a command line is better or running an Apple Script makes more sense. Either way I can figure out how to use it.
This will enable all kinds of fun things. But here is how I would use it:
On each incoming phone call my script would open a web browser to https://myserver/?phone=FROM
and this would load all the customer details on the screen before I even start talking.
Other potential uses cases:
- Save call information to a log somewhere
- Pause video or mute something on incoming call
- Open up a prefilled post-call survey / follow-up form when you make a call
- Send a text message to somebody when you are online
I plan to add this after the next release. I haven’t thought about the details yet, but it’s in the direction of adding flexible integration with other systems by running scripts at certain points in time.
This is very interesting. The format doesn't really matter (it could be an URL request, an terminal command, AppleScript, etc), although I would personally prefer an URL request.
Have you done any more thinking around this @eofster?
I am leaning towards opening a URL and passing all relevant parameters to it.
Great idea! A customizable URL that receives all parameters like a webhook. Would be extremely useful!
I am leaning towards opening a URL and passing all relevant parameters to it.
That would be great, but please consider including the Applescript or keyboard shortcuts too. This would be great for setting presence in other applications, or notifying a time tracking app, changing to a specific workspace, etc. While calling a URL is useful, things I'd want my machine to do shouldn't be pushed off on the user to find/code some kludgy POST solution using Node. From a security perspective, it forces users of the feature to take risks, because let's face it. Few people bother to sanitize their input carefully.
For anyone who can't wait... you can watch the following directory for changes:
~/Library/Containers/com.tlphn.Telephone/Data/Library/Application Support/com.tlphn.Telephone/CallHistories/
Yes, it is.
Any news about this? It is a potential deal breaker for us using the software.