Zoho Cliq REST APIs v3 : A complete guide to what's changed and why
APIs are not just consumed by a developer with numerous automations and a series of open browser tabs. They are parsed by LLMs, fed into agent pipelines, and auto-completed by AI coding assistants that have zero tolerance for inconsistency. A verb tucked
Zoho Cliq Bot Form - File field only returns filename string, not actual file
Hi, I have a Zoho Cliq bot with a form that includes a file type input. When the form is submitted, the file field only returns the filename as a plain string (e.g. PXL_20260525_173259184.jpg) instead of a file ID or any downloadable reference. For reference,
Cliq Bots - Post message to a bot using the command line!
If you had read our post on how to post a message to a channel in a simple one-line command, then this sure is a piece of cake for you guys! For those of you, who are reading this for the first time, don't worry! Just read on. This post is all about how
Automating Real-Time Zoho Bookings Alerts in Zoho Cliq
Enable your teams to respond in seconds by bridging the gap between booking confirmation and team notification. No sticky notes, no calendar nudges and no follow-up frenzies. For businesses that rely on scheduled appointments, real-time visibility is
How to add line breaks in zoho.cliq.postToUser(...) message?
In a CRM function using Deluge I'm sending this message and attempting to add some line breaks but they are ignored. Is there another way to add these breaks? My message: message: New urgent task\nDescription \nThis is a fake description.\n A new line?
Feature Request: Render Markdown (.md) files in Zoho Cliq
Hi, We regularly share Markdown (.md) files in Zoho Cliq. However, when we open these files in Cliq, the content does not render as Markdown—it displays as plain text. This forces us to copy/paste the content into an external Markdown viewer to read it
Add Claude in Zoho Cliq
Let’s add a real AI assistant powered by Claude to your workspace this week, that your team can chat with, ask questions, and act on conversations to run AI actions on. This guide walks you through exactly how to do it, step by step, with all the code
Limitations on editing a message in Cliq
Hi I've checked the documentations and there's no mention of how many times a message can be edited. When trying with code, I get various numbers such as ~1000 edits or so. Please mention if there's a limit on how many times one can change a message via
Automate attendance tracking with Zoho Cliq Developer Platform
I wish remote work were permanently mandated so we could join work calls from a movie theatre or even while skydiving! But wait, it's time to wake up! The alarm has snoozed twice, and your team has already logged on for the day. Keeping tabs on attendance
Numbered / bullet point List in Zho Cliq
Hi, is there a way to format chat messages in Cliq like this Topic 1 Hey, I finished this project yesterday etc... Topic 2 I am still working on this etc...
Arattai App Features Update
1. Offline Messaging & Sync Enable users to compose messages without internet and deliver them automatically via peer-to-peer methods (Bluetooth/WiFi Direct) when nearby users are available. This would be a game-changer for rural India with unreliable
Bug in Zoho Cliq Signup Flow – "%s" Placeholder Visible Instead of Product Name
Hi Zoho Team, I would like to report a UI bug in the Zoho Cliq signup/enable flow. During the step where Cliq asks to enable the product for the company, the following text appears: Great! Your company is already available in Zoho, so you just have to
message var is empty in bot mention handler
Hi, I'm encountering a problem: in my bot's mention handler, I want to retrieve the text the user typed when mentioning the bot. Example: On the #tests-cyril channel, I send this message: “@Donna hello how are you ?” I expect the system variable "message"
Customer payment alerts in Zoho Cliq
For businesses that depend on cash flow, payment updates are essential for operational decision-making and go beyond simple accounting entries. The sales team needs to be notified when invoices are cleared so that upcoming orders can be released. In contrast,
How to add formatting in zoho.cliq.postToUser(...) message?
In a CRM Deluge function, I'm trying to use the message formatting guidelines given here: https://www.zoho.com/deluge/help/cliq/posting-to-zoho-cliq.html#message-formats My message is: message: #Title text. The result in Cliq is: #Title text. (no large
Accelerate Github code reviews with Zoho Cliq Platform's link handlers
Code reviews are critical, and they can get buried in conversations or lost when using multiple tools. With the Cliq Platform's link handlers, let's transform shared Github pull request links into interactive, real-time code reviews on channels. Share
White screen when connecting Zoho Cliq and Zoho People for birthday notifications
Hi everyone, I'm new to Zoho and I'm trying to set up the employee birthday notifications, following this guide: Automating Employee Birthday Notifications in Zoho Cliq But when I try to connect Zoho Cliq with Zoho People, I just get a white screen and
App Spotlight : PagerDuty for Zoho Cliq
App Spotlight brings you hand-picked apps to enhance the power of your Zoho apps and tools. Visit the Zoho Marketplace to explore all of our apps, integrations, and extensions. In today's fast-paced world, seizing every moment is essential for operational
Will Cliq support Streaming for AI / LLP resposne
Currently LLM APIs stream the LLM response token by token, since waiting for the entire response takes usually ~ 7-10 seconds. Is there any intention in supporting streaming in the Cliq platform? Namely, I'd like to build a chatbot in Cliq and I want
Cliq 1.7.5 status icon doesn't update if there are unread messages
Cliq 1.7.5 System: Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS x86_64 Installed from the .deb package (cliq_1.7.5_amd64.deb / MD5: 10c5924911a2e90af012d564da670bf8) GNOME 46 Whenever I get new messages the status/notification icon remains unchanged (white icon without the red
How can I capture the Cliq channel name from Deluge Script?
I am working on a chat automation with a third party tool called Make.com. Using a webhook I am relaying information from the Bot I have created in Zoho Cliq to Make.com Webhook. I am using the Mention Handler of the bot in Cliq to relay information like
Automate your status with Cliq Schedulers
Imagine enjoying your favorite homemade meal during a peaceful lunch break, when suddenly there's a PING! A notification pops up and ruins your moment of zen. Even worse, you might be in a vital product development sprint, only to be derailed by a "quick
Enhance Bot Functionality for Scheduled Reminders
Dear Zoho Cliq Team, We are writing to request an enhancement to the bot functionality within Zoho Cliq. Currently, bots can be added to channels and send messages, but they lack the ability to schedule reminders. Our team utilizes a deluge code to send
Bulk user onboarding for Cliq Channels in a jiffy
As developers, we frequently switch between coding, debugging, and optimizing tasks. The last thing we want is to be burdened by manual user management. Adding users one by one to a channel is tedious and prone to errors, taking up more time than we could
Convert a message on Cliq into a task on Zoho Connect
Message actions in Cliq are a great way to transform messages in a conversation into actionable work items. In this post, we'll see how to build a custom message action that'll let you add a message as a task to board on Zoho Connect. If you haven't created
Unfurling Unlimited Possibilities in Zoho Cliq 🔗
Are you tired of your app links looking plain? Imagine if the shared links came to life with custom previews, organized data, and one-click actions, making chats more interactive. With the Cliq platform's unfurl handlers, let's see how developers can
Let's build a dashboard with Cliq Widgets!
While juggling multiple tasks and tracking real-time data, you face a strict deadline for delivering a quarterly analysis report on a blank canvas while switching between different apps. Sounds exhausting, right? What if you could streamline everything
Participation handler does not get triggered on photo comment edits
I'm working on a bot participation handler to automate a task. For this to work, a photo with a comment is required. The bot does see a "message_created" operation, but it does not trigger a "message_edited" when a photo with a comment that has been posted
Post message to a channel using a simple one-line command!
Hi Everybody! This post is all about posting a message in a Channel using cURL, Wget and PowerShell. cURL is a light-weight, command interface used to transfer data to a server. The steps are pretty easy! The three most important points here are Generating an Auth token Get your Channel Unique Name Form your message as a JSON structure Generating an Auth token To use the 'Messaging API' you'll need Cliq's authentication token from Zoho Accounts. Generate an auth token by hitting the below-given
Automate a CRM workflow with Zoho Cliq
Imagine having a virtual assistant that provides rapid updates to your team through Zoho Cliq, helping you stay on top of your sales processes. After returning from a client meeting filled with updates and action items, managing this information together
Access Tokens and Webhooks
I have a linux server application that I want to be able to talk to the cliq chatbot and get a response back to that linux server application. This is for the linux server application to check the chat/channel's message history in Cliq. The Zoho API console
Automating leave alerts in Zoho Cliq
The constant ebb and flow of employee absences can disrupt projects and hinder productivity. With Zoho Cliq's leave alert automation, you can easily keep your team informed. Real-time notifications can be sent to team chats, ensuring that everyone stays
Automating Employee Birthday Notifications in Zoho Cliq
Have you ever missed a birthday and felt like the office Grinch? Fear not, the Cliq Developer Platform has got your back! With Zoho Cliq's Schedulers, you can be the office party-cipant who never forgets a single cake, balloon, or awkward rendition of
Developer option
As a developer which feature would you love to have in Zoho cliq. I am gonna create an extension in zoho cliq. I would love to hear from you guys. you inputs might help me win cliq trix. If you even have any common suggestion don't hesitate to put it
Databases Function Error
Hi, I have created a form in Zoho Cliq, and I want to store the data in a database. I have also created a database form and executed a function. However, after saving the code, when I enter the field value, it shows 'function does not exist'. How can
Integrate check in/check out notifications in Zoho Cliq with Zoho People
In a remote or hybrid work culture, one of the most significant pain points for teams is the constant uncertainty of colleague availability. Unanswered emails, missed Cliq pings, and irregular coordination lead to frustrating delays. To enhance overall
How to send a message to my zoho cliq channel?
I have a cron job running on my remote server. It checks for a condition and if satisfied it has to send a message on my cliq channel. Now I was able to get the api endpoint url but then it requires auth token? How do I get one. I tried using developer
integrate Zoho Cliq with Cht GPT
Hello I am currently trying to integrate ChatGPT with the bot I created in Zoho, but I have encountered several issues. Despite following various online guides and using different codes, I am unable to get the integration to work as expected. The codes
Cliq Schedulers - Configure a scheduler or ten to manage work effortlessly!
About schedulers Schedulers are the newest addition to Cliq's Platform Components and also a blessing in disguise to manage our ever growing list of work items! Schedulers allow you to trigger and perform timed actions. These actions can be anything such
Fetch all chats for a user through API
Hi, I am looking into the API for fetching all direct chats for user https://www.zoho.com/cliq/help/restapi/v2/#retrieve-chats , the problem I am facing is that there is no pagination and I might miss certain chats with upper limit of 100. I tried to
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