Overview

This node operation retrieves detailed information about a specific WhatsApp group using the group's JID (Group ID). It is useful for scenarios where you need to access metadata about a WhatsApp group, such as its name, description, list of participants, admin status, creation date, and other group settings. For example, it can be used to monitor group membership or fetch group details for reporting or automation purposes.

Use Case Examples

1. Retrieve the name and description of a WhatsApp group to display in a dashboard.
2. Fetch the list of participants and their roles in a group for administrative tasks.
3. Get the creation date and settings of a group to audit group configurations.

Properties

Output

JSON

• name - The name of the WhatsApp group.
• description - The description or topic of the group.
• participants - List of participants in the group, including their roles and statuses.
• adminStatus - Indicates which participants are admins in the group.
• creationDate - The date when the group was created.
• settings - Other group settings and metadata related to the WhatsApp group.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for MegaAPI WhatsApp service to authenticate requests.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Group JID is correctly formatted as group_id@g.us; incorrect formatting will cause errors.
• If the node throws an 'Unknown group operation' error, verify that the operation parameter is set to 'detailsGroup'.
• Check that the API credentials for MegaAPI are correctly configured and have the necessary permissions to access group details.
• Network or API service issues may cause request failures; verify connectivity and service status.