Overview

This node interacts with the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API to retrieve detailed information about a specific WhatsApp group. It is useful for scenarios where you need to fetch metadata or current status of a group, such as its name, participants, settings, or other group-related details. For example, it can be used in automation workflows to monitor group changes or to display group info in a dashboard.

Use Case Examples

1. Retrieve information about a WhatsApp group by providing its Group ID to monitor group membership or settings changes.
2. Use the node to fetch group details before performing further group management operations like adding or removing participants.

Properties

Output

JSON

• groupId - The unique identifier of the group.
• groupName - The name of the group.
• participants - List of participants in the group.
• groupSettings - Settings and configurations of the group such as locked status, announcement mode, etc.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API with host URL configuration.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues include providing an invalid or missing Group ID, which will result in errors from the API indicating the group could not be found.
• If the device ID override is set incorrectly, the node may fail to authenticate or connect to the correct device session.
• Errors related to API connectivity or authentication usually indicate misconfigured credentials or network issues.