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Interact with Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API

Group → Get Group Info From Link

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Overview

This node operation retrieves information about a WhatsApp group using a provided group invite link. It is useful for scenarios where you need to fetch details about a group before joining or interacting with it, such as verifying group metadata or members from an invite link.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetching group name, description, and member list from a WhatsApp group invite link to display in an application.
  2. Validating a group invite link by retrieving group info before allowing a user to join the group through an automated workflow.

Properties

Name Meaning
Device ID Optional device ID override that takes priority over the credential device ID if set.
Group Link The WhatsApp group invite link used to fetch the group information.

Output

JSON

  • groupId - Unique identifier of the WhatsApp group.
  • groupName - Name of the WhatsApp group.
  • groupDescription - Description or topic of the WhatsApp group.
  • groupMembers - List of members in the WhatsApp group with their details.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the Go WhatsApp Web MultiDevice API and the host URL for the API endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the group invite link is valid and correctly formatted; invalid links will cause errors.
  • If the device ID override is used, verify it matches a registered device in the API credentials.
  • Common errors include network issues connecting to the API or invalid credentials; verify API key and host URL settings.

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