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Tool - Ask_clarifying_question (v3)

Tool - ask_clarifying_question (V3). Uses executeWorkflowTrigger, dataTable, telegram. Event-driven trigger; 3 nodes.

Event trigger★☆☆☆☆ complexity3 nodesExecute Workflow TriggerData TableTelegram
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This workflow follows the Execute Workflow Trigger → Telegram recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.

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{
  "name": "Tool - ask_clarifying_question (V3)",
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              "name": "chat_id"
            },
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            },
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            },
            {
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            },
            {
              "name": "image_paths"
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}

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About this workflow

Tool - ask_clarifying_question (V3). Uses executeWorkflowTrigger, dataTable, telegram. Event-driven trigger; 3 nodes.

Source: https://github.com/Heng1028/pos-telegrambot-v3/blob/main/tool-ask-clarifying-question.json — original creator credit. Request a take-down →

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