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Extensions

Extend Hunch's capabilities with integrations that connect to your existing tools and workflows.

Available Extensions

Hunch offers several extensions to enhance your chat experience:

ExtensionDescriptionPlan Required
Email AlertsGet notified via email when specific events occurStarter
Shopify InventorySync product availability with your Shopify storeProfessional
Calendly BookingAllow visitors to book meetings directly in chatProfessional

Email Alerts

Receive instant email notifications when visitors take specific actions on your website.

Use Cases

  • High-intent questions: Get notified when visitors ask about pricing
  • Cart abandonment: Alert your sales team when carts are abandoned
  • Support requests: Immediate notification for support needs
  • Lead capture: Instant alerts for new qualified leads

Configuring Email Alerts

  1. Go to your website settings in the Hunch dashboard
  2. Navigate to Extensions
  3. Click Email Alerts
  4. Configure your triggers:
    • High intent questions
    • Cart abandonment
    • Product interest
    • Pricing questions
    • Support requests
    • Wholesale inquiries
    • Human handoff requests
  5. Enter your recipient email address
  6. Set intensity threshold (optional)
  7. Save configuration

Trigger Types

TriggerDescription
High Intent QuestionVisitor asks pricing, demo, or purchase questions
Cart AbandonmentVisitor adds items to cart but doesn't complete purchase
Product InterestVisitor views multiple products
Pricing QuestionVisitor asks about pricing
Support RequestVisitor requests human support
Wholesale InquiryVisitor asks about wholesale/bulk orders
Human HandoffAI transfers conversation to human agent

Shopify Inventory

Keep your website visitors informed about real-time product availability.

Prerequisites

  • Shopify store with API access
  • Professional plan or higher
  • Hunch Shopify extension installed

Setting Up Shopify

  1. Go to your website settings in the Hunch dashboard
  2. Navigate to Extensions
  3. Click Shopify Inventory
  4. Enter your Shopify store domain (e.g., yourstore.myshopify.com)
  5. Enter your Shopify Admin API access token
  6. Test the connection
  7. Save configuration

Features

  • Real-time inventory: Display current stock levels to visitors
  • Auto-update: Inventory syncs automatically
  • Product lookup: AI can answer availability questions

Configuration Options

OptionDescription
Store DomainYour Shopify store URL
API KeyShopify Admin API access token
Show Out of StockDisplay out-of-stock items
Low Stock ThresholdAlert when inventory is low

Calendly Booking

Enable visitors to book meetings directly through the chat widget.

Prerequisites

  • Calendly account
  • Professional plan or higher
  • Hunch Calendly extension installed

Setting Up Calendly

  1. Go to your website settings in the Hunch dashboard
  2. Navigate to Extensions
  3. Click Calendly Booking
  4. Enter your Calendly API token
  5. Select which event types to offer
  6. Save configuration

How It Works

  1. Visitor asks about booking a meeting
  2. AI presents available time slots
  3. Visitor selects a time
  4. Meeting is automatically scheduled
  5. Confirmation sent to both parties

Configuration Options

OptionDescription
API TokenYour Calendly personal access token
Event TypesWhich meeting types to offer
Booking WindowHow far in advance bookings are allowed
TimezoneDefault timezone for meetings

Managing Extensions

Activating an Extension

  1. Navigate to Extensions in your website settings
  2. Find the extension you want to enable
  3. Click Configure
  4. Enter required configuration
  5. Click Activate

Deactivating an Extension

  1. Navigate to Extensions in your website settings
  2. Find the active extension
  3. Click Deactivate
  4. Confirm the action

Troubleshooting

Email Alerts not sending:

  • Verify recipient email is correct
  • Check spam folder
  • Ensure triggers are properly configured
  • Verify your email provider is working

Shopify connection failed:

  • Double-check store domain spelling
  • Verify API token has correct permissions
  • Ensure Shopify API access is enabled

Calendly not showing availability:

  • Verify Calendly API token is valid
  • Check that event types are published
  • Ensure your Calendly account is in good standing
tip

Start with Email Alerts to get immediate notifications about visitor activity. Upgrade to Professional for Shopify and Calendly integrations.