Connect Approval and Katana to automate your work

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MESA's Approval to Katana integration is the fastest way to sync data between the two — without touching a line of code. Choose which fields to send, how they're formatted, and when the sync happens. Start with a pre-built template, customize it with AI, or build something completely unique in under 10 minutes.

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Why integrate Approval with Katana

The Approval to Katana integration helps you sync data, automate manual tasks, and keep your stack aligned — without writing code.

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AI powered automation →

Review AI-generated content before it goes live

When AI writes a product description or generates copy, Approval holds the workflow until a team member confirms it. Content only publishes after a human has seen it — no unreviewed text reaches your storefront.

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Order automation →

Gate large orders before they process

When an order exceeds a dollar threshold or contains unusual items, MESA pauses and notifies your team. A manager approves before fulfillment begins — no surprises after the fact.

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Customer experience →

Require sign-off before issuing refunds or discounts

MESA flags refund requests or discount applications and holds them for approval. Your team reviews the context before anything is issued, keeping margins and exceptions under control.

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Order automation →

Keep Katana production orders in sync with Shopify sales

When an order is placed in Shopify, MESA creates or updates the corresponding production order in Katana. Your manufacturing queue stays current with demand without anyone manually bridging the two systems.

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Inventory management →

Update Shopify inventory when Katana production is complete

When a production run finishes in Katana, MESA updates the available stock in Shopify. Your storefront reflects what's actually ready to sell without a manual sync step between your factory floor and your store.

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Data integration →

Log production and materials data where your ops team works

When Katana records a production event — a run started, a material consumed, a batch completed — MESA writes the details to Airtable, Google Sheets, or ClickUp. Your operations team has a running view without leaving their tools.

Build any Approval and Katana automation

MESA helps you connect apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and actions are the steps that occur when it's running.

Not just software—partnership

Expert support included

MESA includes hands-on support from automation experts who know how to get things done.

Free workflow setup

Free workflow setup

We'll build your first workflow with you live. Most merchants walk away with automation saving 5+ hours/week.

Fast response times

Fast response times

Average first response: Same day. Critical issues: Immediate escalation. Complex builds: 24-48 hours.

Ongoing optimization

Managed services available

Personalized workflow reviews, and quarterly check-ins to identify new opportunities as your business grows.

Real humans, always

Real humans, always

Chat with real automation experts (not bots). Email support 9am-5pm PST. Google Meet sessions for complex workflows.

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