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Groups → Get Pending Members
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the WaliChat WhatsApp API to manage WhatsApp groups. Specifically, the Get Pending Members operation under the Groups resource retrieves the list of members who have requested to join a specified WhatsApp group but are still pending approval.
This operation is useful in scenarios where you want to automate or monitor group membership requests, for example:
- Automatically approving or rejecting pending members based on custom criteria.
- Sending notifications or logging pending member requests.
- Integrating group membership management into broader workflows such as CRM or customer support systems.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp Number | The ID of the WhatsApp number (device) from which to perform the operation. |
| Group ID | The ID of the WhatsApp group for which to retrieve pending members. Examples: 447362053576-1500000000 or 447362053576-1500000000@g.us. |
Output
The output JSON contains the data returned by the WaliChat API for the pending members of the specified group. This typically includes details about each pending member such as their contact information and request status.
If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent any files or media related to the group or members, but this operation primarily returns JSON data about group membership requests.
Dependencies
- Requires an active connection to the WaliChat WhatsApp API via an API key credential configured in n8n.
- The node depends on dynamic loading methods to fetch available WhatsApp numbers (
getDevices) and groups (getGroups) for user selection. - No additional external services beyond WaliChat API are required.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing WhatsApp number or group ID parameters will cause the operation to fail.
- Network or authentication errors if the API key is invalid or expired.
- If no pending members exist, the output may be empty or contain an empty array.
Error messages:
"Invalid WhatsApp number": Verify that the selected device ID corresponds to a valid WhatsApp number linked to your account."Group not found": Ensure the group ID is correct and the WhatsApp number has access to that group."Authentication failed": Check that the API key credential is correctly set up and has necessary permissions.
Resolving these usually involves verifying input parameters, refreshing credentials, and ensuring proper API access rights.
Links and References
- WaliChat API Documentation (for detailed API endpoints and data structures)
- n8n Documentation (for general node usage and credential setup)