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StevoChat

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Overview

The node enables sending various types of chat messages and performing chat-related actions through the StevoChat API. It supports sending text messages, images, audio, documents, videos, locations, contacts, and interactive buttons to specified phone numbers. Additionally, it can mark messages as read and react to messages.

This node is useful for automating communication workflows such as customer support messaging, marketing campaigns, notifications, or any scenario requiring programmatic interaction with users via chat.

Example use cases:

  • Sending a personalized text message to a customer after an order is placed.
  • Sharing product images or brochures automatically in response to user queries.
  • Sending location details or contact cards during service appointments.
  • Marking messages as read or reacting to user messages to maintain conversation state.

Properties

Name Meaning
Phone The recipient's phone number including country code.
Message The text content of the message to send (only for Send Text operation).
ID (Optional) An optional message ID to uniquely identify the message.

Output

The output is a JSON array containing the response(s) from the StevoChat API for each input item processed. Each element corresponds to the result of sending a message or performing an action, typically including confirmation data or error information.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the StevoChat API.
  • Needs an API authentication token configured in the node credentials.
  • Network access to the StevoChat service endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or missing phone number format may cause message sending failures.
    • Missing required parameters like the message body will result in errors.
    • API authentication failure if the credential is not set or expired.
    • Network connectivity problems preventing API calls.

  • Error messages:

    • Errors returned from the API are propagated and included in the output if "Continue On Fail" is enabled.
    • Typical errors include invalid phone number, unauthorized access, or malformed request payloads.

  • Resolutions:

    • Verify phone numbers include correct country codes and no extra characters.
    • Ensure all required fields are provided.
    • Check and refresh API credentials.
    • Confirm network connectivity and API endpoint availability.

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