Automation recipe · resource requests
Best for
Education, research, productivity, fitness, finance, and tutorial channels that publish a stable PDF, checklist, article, or other first-party resource.
Recommended action
Fixed reply template
Start in approval mode so you can inspect real matches before anything posts.
The rule boundary
Match one job, leave nearby comments out
Use the phrases your audience uses for the specific asset. Pair a broad term such as “resource” with a phrase that signals a request, or review the first matches carefully.
| Match type | Text phrase matching |
|---|---|
| Starter condition | (?:\b(?:can|could) you (?:share|send|link|provide|get)|\bdo you have|\bis there|\bwhere can i (?:find|get|download)|\b(?:link|share) (?:please|to|the|a))[^.!?]{0,100}\b(?:pdf|worksheet|checklist|template|resource|study|paper|notes)\b |
| Action mode | Fixed reply template · Needs approval |
Make it yours
Edit the facts, then preview the reply
The fields below are placeholders for your channel. The preview updates as you type; nothing is posted or saved by this page.
“Do you have a PDF of the checklist you used?”
Here’s the [resource name] I mentioned: [resource URL]. [access note]
Add your own values for Resource name, Resource URL, Access note to enable the draft handoff.
The draft opens in CommentShark's Comment Assistant. Review the rule, accept the product disclaimer, and save it under your own account when it fits your channel.
Use the visible {{field}} tokens to keep creator facts editable.
Use real comments to calibrate
What should match and what should not
Examples are guardrails, not a promise that every comment will be classified correctly. Review your own channel language before enabling a rule.
Good matches
Could you share the PDF you used in this tutorial?
The viewer names a specific document and asks you to share it.Is there a printable version of this checklist?
The request is for a version of the resource discussed in the video.Can you link the study you referenced at 4:12?
The viewer requests a source that can be linked directly.
Keep out
This is a great resource for beginners.
That is praise or an observation, not a request for a URL.The PDF link gives me an error.
Broken access should be checked before replying with the same URL.Can you explain the study’s results in simpler terms?
This asks for an explanation, not the source document.
Why this structure works
A useful answer needs a useful boundary
- It names the asset so the viewer knows they received the requested document.
- It gives the destination once, with a short access note instead of a long sales pitch.
- Approval mode makes it easy to catch expired resources or questions that need an explanation rather than a link.
Setup path
Configure it in three deliberate passes
The recipe page is a planning and preview tool. CommentShark does not post or save anything until you open the editor, review the draft, and save it under your own account.
- 1
Choose one resource
Use a rule for a stable asset or a tightly related set. If the answer changes by video, scope the rule to the videos that mention that asset.
- 2
Test request language
Search your existing comments for how viewers ask for the resource. Add specific phrases only after checking what they mean in context.
- 3
Check access as a viewer
Open the URL in a private window, confirm the file or page is available, and update the access note before approving replies.
Before you enable it
Quick safety checks
- Do not share private, expiring, or permission-gated files unless the destination is designed for your audience.
- Treat reports of broken downloads as support requests that need a check, not as another trigger for the same link.
- Keep the resource relevant to the video where the request appeared.
Questions creators ask
Frequently asked questions
Can the rule attach a PDF directly?
A reply rule can send a URL in its template. The recipe does not upload, host, or verify a file for you, so use a stable link and test it before enabling the rule.
What if I have a different PDF for every video?
Use separate rules or video scope so each request receives the right resource. A single broad rule with one URL can easily send the wrong file.
Should resource requests be autonomous?
Approval mode is a good starting point because links expire, resources change, and viewers sometimes ask for an explanation instead. Consider autonomy only after reviewing real matches and maintaining the destination.