What is a Bridge?
A Bridge is an automated workflow that connects a static CSV link (e.g. a Sellerboard daily report) to a GFAVIP or Webchat webhook.
Instead of manually downloading the CSV, summing totals, and typing them into chat, VACN runs on a schedule and does the download, math, and posting for you.
Creating your first Bridge
Configure the Trigger (CSV source)
Provide the direct URL to your CSV. The URL must return a downloadable CSV when accessed. Then pick how often VACN should fetch it (Hourly, Daily 08:00, etc).
https://example.com/reports/daily_sales.csv
Set up the Parser (data & math)
Tell VACN which columns to extract. It will automatically sum all rows for those columns.
For custom math (profit margins, etc), provide a JSON object where keys are new variables and values are formulas. Use lowercase column names with underscores.
Columns to extract
Total Sales, Total Costs
Math expression (JSON)
{"profit": "total_sales - total_costs"}
Define the Action (webhook)
Paste the destination Webhook URL from GFAVIP or Webchat. Use Auto-Generate Payload or write your own JSON. Inject variables with {{ variable }}. Markdown is supported: **bold** and [text](url) links.
{
"title": "Daily Sales Report",
"message": "**Sales:** ${{total_sales}}
**Profit:** ${{profit}}
[View Report]({{report_url}})",
"color": "#1d4ed8"
}
The full data report
On every run, VACN extracts all rows from your CSV and builds a sortable, filterable data table. The auto-generated {{report_url}} variable links to it from your chat message.
When your team clicks the link, they land on a secure VACN page with the granular details (SKUs, stock levels, breakdowns) for that specific run.
Understanding teams
On first login, a Personal team is auto-created. Bridges assigned to Personal are private to you.
On Premium or Team tier you can create new Teams (e.g. "Marketing Team") and assign bridges to them. Members can view, edit, and manually run shared bridges.