Actions29
- Sessions Actions
- Chats Actions
- Contacts Actions
- Groups Actions
- Messages Actions
Overview
This node connects to a WhatsApp HTTP API to retrieve metadata about a specific WhatsApp group. It is useful when you need to programmatically access information about a group, such as its details or status, within an automation workflow. For example, you might use this node to fetch group metadata before sending messages or managing group participants in bulk.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Phone | Session id (usually your phone number associated with the WhatsApp session) |
| To | Group jid (the unique identifier of the WhatsApp group, e.g., "[email protected]") |
Output
The node outputs JSON data containing the metadata of the specified WhatsApp group. This typically includes details such as group name, description, creation date, participants, and other relevant group information returned by the WhatsApp API.
If the API supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would be summarized as related to media or attachments associated with the group metadata.
Dependencies
- Requires connection to a WhatsApp HTTP API service.
- Needs an API URL and authentication credentials (an API key or token) configured in n8n credentials.
- The node uses the
@devlikeapro/n8n-openapi-nodepackage for OpenAPI integration.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Session Id or Phone: Ensure the session ID (phone) is correct and active; otherwise, the API may reject the request.
- Incorrect Group JID: The group identifier must be accurate and correspond to an existing WhatsApp group.
- Authentication Errors: Verify that the API credentials are properly set up and have sufficient permissions.
- Network Issues: Check connectivity to the WhatsApp API endpoint.
- API Response Errors: If the API returns errors, inspect the error message for clues (e.g., rate limits, invalid parameters).