ApproveThis manages your Skyvern Integration approvals.

Let’s be real: approvals suck. They’re the speed bumps of business – necessary evils that turn “urgent” requests into Slack graveyard threads. But what if you could automate the nagging, eliminate the “who’s got the keys?” chaos, and actually get decisions made faster? That’s where ApproveThis and Skyvern come in – not as another layer of corporate red tape, but as your secret weapon for getting shit done.

Why This Combo Doesn’t Just “Work” – It Actually Solves Problems

Skyvern’s AI agents handle browser-based tasks that used to require human clicks. ApproveThis cuts through approval gridlock. Together? They turn “request → wait → repeat” into “request → auto-approve (when it makes sense) → Skyvern handles the rest.” No API needed, no chasing down VPs in the parking lot.

Where This Hits Different:

• Finance Teams: Invoice approvals that auto-trigger payment runs via Skyvern (without giving the intern access to your ERP)
• IT: New software requests that only get provisioned after budget owner sign-off
• Procurement: Vendor contracts that route legal > finance > CTO, then auto-populate in your CLM

The Two Zaps You’ll Actually Use (No Fluff)

1. “Auto-Freeze Bad Workflows Before They Wreck Your Week”

How it works: New/updated Skyvern workflow detected → Approval request in ApproveThis → Only approved workflows go live.

Real-world win: Marketing agencies using Skyvern for client reporting. Every workflow change requires client PM approval via ApproveThis – no accidental “test” workflows sending draft metrics to clients.

2. “Approved? Skyvern Handles the Grunt Work. Denied? We Auto-Close the Loop”

How it works: Approval decision in ApproveThis → Skyvern runs approved workflows OR triggers denial follow-ups.

Real-world win: SaaS companies handling upgrade requests. Approved? Skyvern auto-provisions the new plan tier. Denied? Auto-sends the “Let’s discuss options” email sequence.

Why Your Team Leads Will Care (But Won’t Admit It)

For Finance:

Approval thresholds mean anything under $5K gets auto-approved (with CFO rules baked in), while big spends route properly. Skyvern then auto-updates budget sheets – no manual entry, no month-end surprises.

For Ops:

Vacation delegation in ApproveThis stops workflows from dying because someone’s at Burning Man. Skyvern handles the actual task execution once approved – no need to brief temps on obscure processes.

For External Partners:

Clients approve NDAs or SOWs via ApproveThis (no guest logins to your tools), then Skyvern auto-adds them to your CRM/CLM. No more “I thought you sent that!”

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

1. Zapier connects them – no devs needed.
2. Pick your trigger: “New Skyvern workflow” or “Approval decision made.”
3. Map fields once – ApproveThis handles dynamic routing from there.
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag high-risk workflows for extra approvals.

What This Isn’t

Not replacing your ERP. Not an AI overlord. It’s about enforcing guardrails where needed, then getting out of the way. ApproveThis doesn’t make decisions – it ensures the right humans (or auto-rules) do, then Skyvern executes. No more “approved but stuck in limbo” purgatory.

Cool Features You’ll Abuse (Responsibly)

Approval Thresholds: Let $500 office supply orders auto-approve, but send $50K client spend requests through 3 rounds.
Calculated Fields: Auto-flag workflows exceeding risk scores, triggering exec reviews.
Email Approvals: Let vendors approve PO changes without logging into yet another portal.

When to Use This vs. When to Hire a Consultant

Good fit: Recurring approvals with clear rules (contracts, spend limits, compliance checks).
Not for: One-off strategic decisions needing 15 execs’ hot takes. Use this for the 80% of approvals that follow patterns.

Bottom Line

ApproveThis + Skyvern via Zapier is for teams tired of:
- Chasing approvals across time zones
- Manually triggering post-approval tasks
- Explaining “why it takes so long” to leadership

It’s not workflow glitter. It’s a pressure release valve for companies scaling past spreadsheets and “hope everyone checks Slack.”

Book a 15-minute demo or start a free trial. Worst case? You’ll finally understand why accounting stopped yelling at you.