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Configure communication tools and manage credentials for automated notifications and messaging in your workflows.
Tools in Cronium are communication integrations that enable you to send notifications and messages when events complete. Each tool requires credentials for authentication and supports custom templates for message formatting.
Securely store authentication details for each communication service
Create reusable message templates with dynamic content and formatting
Validate credentials and test message delivery before deployment
Cronium currently supports three communication tools, each with specific features and use cases for different notification requirements.
Send HTML and text emails via SMTP
Use cases: Error alerts, success notifications, daily reports, system status updates
Send rich messages to Slack channels via webhooks
Use cases: Team notifications, build status, deployment alerts, automated reports
Send messages with embeds to Discord channels via webhooks
Use cases: Gaming communities, development teams, server monitoring, bot notifications
Credentials are securely stored and encrypted authentication details that allow Cronium to connect to external services. Each tool type has specific credential requirements.
Steps to configure authentication for communication tools
Choose Email, Slack, or Discord
Click "Add New" button
Enter authentication information
Validate and store credentials
How your authentication data is protected
Available operations for managing stored credentials
Update authentication details and connection settings
Verify connectivity and send test messages
Remove credentials and revoke access permanently
Templates define the format and content of messages sent through tools. Each tool type supports specific template formats and features for optimal message presentation.
Different formatting requirements for each communication tool
How to manage custom message templates for your tools
For detailed information about template syntax, variables, and helpers, see theTemplates documentation.
Each tool has specific configuration requirements and setup procedures. Follow these guides to properly configure authentication for each communication service.
Host: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 587 (TLS) or 465 (SSL)
Security: STARTTLS or SSL/TLSUsername: your-email@domain.com
Password: your-password or app-password
From Email: sender@domain.com
From Name: Cronium NotificationsNote: For Gmail and other providers, use app-specific passwords instead of your regular account password.
Webhook URL format: https://hooks.slack.com/services/T00000000/B00000000/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Webhook URL format: https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123456789/abcdefghijk...
The Tool Manager is located in your user settings and provides a comprehensive interface for managing all your communication tools, credentials, and templates.
Navigate to the tools management interface
Tool Selection Sidebar
Choose between Email, Slack, and Discord
Tabbed Interface
Switch between Credentials and Templates
Management Forms
Add, edit, and delete credentials and templates
Use dedicated service accounts
Create separate accounts for automation
Rotate credentials regularly
Update passwords and tokens periodically
Test before deployment
Verify all credentials work correctly
Monitor delivery status
Check logs for failed notifications
Create reusable templates
Build template library for consistency
Use descriptive names
Name templates clearly for easy selection
Validate JSON syntax
Test Slack/Discord JSON templates thoroughly
Include relevant context
Add event details and execution information