Auto-reply to inbound text messages with AI
When an incoming text message arrives in Text Request, use Exa AI to generate an intelligent answer and send it back to the customer.
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The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.
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TriggersFires when a new text message is received in Text Request.
Fires when a new call comes in or out through Text Request.
Fires when a call is missed in Text Request.
Fires when a call recording finishes processing in Text Request.
Sends a text message through Text Request.
Starts an outbound call via Text Request.
Creates or updates a contact in Text Request.
Sends a recorded voice message via Text Request.
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TriggersFires when Exa AI generates a response to a prompt.
Fires when a request to Exa AI errors or times out.
Fires when a fine-tuning job in Exa AI finishes.
Sends a prompt to Exa AI and returns the model's response.
Uses Exa AI to summarize a block of text.
Uses Exa AI to classify or extract structured data from text.
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Common questions
Can Knit build “Auto-reply to inbound text messages with AI” between Text Request and Exa AI?
Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Text Request and Exa AI's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.
How long does it take to build?
Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.
How can AI enhance automated SMS responses?
When customers text your business, Exa AI can process the incoming message, extract key insights, or generate an intelligent reply, which Text Request then sends directly back to the customer.
Can I get text alerts when an AI job encounters an error?
Yes, whenever a run fails in Exa AI, an automated alert can be dispatched through Text Request so your team can investigate immediately.