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Twilio allows you to programmatically send and receive text messages. Using the Twilio Coda pack (type /twilio) we can conveniently message everyone to do their chores according to the schedule.
Note that while Twilio requires a bit of setup, you can also skip this section if you just want to use Coda for notifications directly.

Twilio Setup

If you don’t have a Twilio account you can
sign up for one
⁠
. They have a free trial option that’s good enough for at least basic use of this doc, so you shouldn’t need to pay anything up front.
After you create an account, you’ll need to create a twilio phone number. After do you this, add it to this doc.
Twilio From Number
E.164
1
​
+1
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Note that Twilio requires the phone to be in format E.164 but the tables here try to convert that for you automatically.
Finally, add your mates numbers here.
Who
Number
E.164
1
N
no.soap@for.you
​
+1
2
T
the@clean.one
​
+1
3
J
just.a@cool.roommate
​
+1
There are no rows in this table
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Notification Management

Type /automations to configure triggering notifications automatically. Notifications will only be send when the buttons below are not disabled. You can also experiment by pushing buttons manually in the table below.
Notify up to
3
⁠
days before chore is due.
Assignee
Text
Coda Notify
Chore
Due
Message
1
no.soap@for.you
SMS
Notify
🚽 Bathroom
1/17/2021
Arr what is this no.soap@for.you, overdue chores I see?! This is your last chance to do 🚽 Bathroom or we make you walk the plank!
2
no.soap@for.you
SMS
Notify
🧹 Floors
1/31/2021
Arr what is this no.soap@for.you, overdue chores I see?! This is your last chance to do 🧹 Floors or we make you walk the plank!
3
just.a@cool.roommate
SMS
Notify
🍽️ Kitchen
1/31/2021
Arr what is this just.a@cool.roommate, overdue chores I see?! This is your last chance to do 🍽️ Kitchen or we make you walk the plank!
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You can customize messages here to send. Note the interpolation formatting assumes the {1}:assignee and then the {2}:chore will be substituted. This can be customized further by updating the messages formula in the Send Messages table.
Search
Upcoming
"Hey {1}- it’s chore time! And lucky you - it's your week to do {2}. Thanks, you’re awesome mate!”
Overdue
Arr what is this {1}, overdue chores I see?! This is your last chance to do {2} or we make you walk the plank!
"Hey {1}- it’s chore time! And lucky you - it's your week to do {2}. Thanks, you’re awesome mate!”
Example (After Formatting)
"Hey no.soap@for.you- it’s chore time! And lucky you - it's your week to do 🚽 Bathroom. Thanks, you’re awesome mate!”
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