WaliChat

Interact with WaliChat WhatsApp API

Actions148

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Chat Messages Actions
- Get Messages
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Chat Files Actions
- Get Files
- Get File Details
- Download File
Team Actions
- Get Team Members
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Labels Actions
- Get Labels
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Departments Actions
- Get Departments
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Files Actions
- Search Files
- Upload File
- Delete Files
- Get File Preview
- Download File
- Get File
- Update File
- Delete File
Quick replies Actions
- Get Quick Replies
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Queue Actions
- Get Queue Status
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- Get Meeting Links
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User Status Actions
- Get User Status
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Other Actions
- Verify number exists
- Validate phone numbers
- Send API request

Files → Get File

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Overview

This node interacts with the WaliChat WhatsApp API, specifically allowing operations on various resources related to WhatsApp messaging and management. The "Files" resource with the "Get File" operation enables users to retrieve a specific outbound file by its ID from the WaliChat system.

Common scenarios for this node include:

Downloading or previewing media files sent or received via WhatsApp through WaliChat.
Accessing stored outbound files for auditing, processing, or forwarding.
Integrating WhatsApp file retrieval into automated workflows, such as saving files to cloud storage or triggering further processing.

For example, a user might use this node to fetch a file previously sent to a customer and then upload it to a document management system.

Properties

Name	Meaning
File ID	The unique identifier of the outbound file to retrieve. This is required. The value can be selected from a dynamically loaded list of available files.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the retrieved file's details and content. The exact structure depends on the WaliChat API response but typically includes metadata about the file (such as name, size, type) and possibly the file content or a URL to download it.

If the file content is binary, the node may output it in a binary format suitable for further processing or saving within n8n workflows.

Dependencies

Requires an active connection to the WaliChat WhatsApp API.
Needs an API key credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests.
The node relies on internal methods that handle communication with the WaliChat API endpoints for outbound files.

Troubleshooting

File Not Found: If the provided File ID does not exist or is incorrect, the node will likely throw an error indicating the file could not be found. Verify the File ID is correct and corresponds to an existing outbound file.
Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API credentials will cause authentication failures. Ensure the API key credential is properly set up and has sufficient permissions.
Network Issues: Connectivity problems with the WaliChat API endpoint can cause timeouts or request failures. Check network access and API service status.
Permission Denied: Insufficient permissions on the API key may prevent file retrieval. Confirm the API key has rights to access outbound files.

Links and References

WaliChat Official API Documentation (hypothetical link)
n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
General info on WhatsApp Business API usage and media handling

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