Canned Responses are pre-written message templates that help your team respond faster while maintaining consistency. They also power Bramble AI's response suggestions.
Overview
Benefits of using canned responses:
- Speed - Reply in seconds instead of minutes
- Consistency - Same quality across all agents
- Accuracy - Pre-approved answers reduce errors
- Training - New agents learn from best practices
- AI Integration - Bramble AI uses them for suggestions
Creating Canned Responses
- Go to Settings → Canned Responses
- Click New Response
- Fill in the details:
- Name - Descriptive title
- Shortcut - Quick trigger (e.g., "refund")
- Category - Organize by topic
- Content - The message text
- Click Save
Using Canned Responses
In the Composer
- Start typing in the message composer
- Type
/to open the canned response menu - Search by name or shortcut
- Press Enter to insert
- Edit as needed before sending
Keyboard Shortcut
Type /shortcut directly to insert a specific canned response.
For example, /refund inserts your refund response.
Variables
Use variables to personalize responses automatically:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{{contact.name}} | Customer's full name |
{{contact.first_name}} | Customer's first name |
{{contact.email}} | Customer's email address |
{{company.name}} | Customer's company name |
{{agent.name}} | Your name |
{{agent.first_name}} | Your first name |
Example
Hi {{contact.first_name}},
Thanks for reaching out! I'd be happy to help with your question about {{company.name}}'s account.
Best,
{{agent.first_name}} Categories
Organize responses into categories for easy browsing:
- General
- Billing
- Technical Support
- Onboarding
- Feature Requests
Bramble AI Integration
Canned responses are indexed for Bramble AI:
- AI suggests relevant canned responses
- Bramble can use them to draft replies
- Ensures AI responses match your voice
Best Practices
- Keep them updated - Review quarterly for accuracy
- Use clear names - Make them easy to find
- Short shortcuts - Use memorable, brief shortcuts
- Personalize - Use variables, don't be robotic
- Leave room - Let agents customize for context
Importing Responses
Import canned responses from CSV:
- Go to Settings → Canned Responses
- Click Import
- Upload CSV with columns: Name, Shortcut, Category, Content
- Review and confirm import