WaliChat

Interact with WaliChat WhatsApp API

Actions148

Send messages Actions
- Send text message
- Send multimedia message
- Send scheduled message
- Send poll message
- Send votes in a poll
- Delete votes in a poll
- Send meeting event
- Send meeting confirmation
- Send location
- Send contacts
- Send reaction
- Send catalog product
- Forward message
Outbound Messages Actions
- Search Messages
- Get Message
- Update Message
- Delete Message
WhatsApp Numbers Actions
- Get Numbers
- Get Number by ID
- Create Number
- Update Number
- Delete Number
- Delete Chats
Groups Actions
- Get Groups
- Get Group
- Create Group
- Update Group
- Update Group Image
- Add Participants
- Update Participants
- Remove Participants
- Get Pending Members
- Approve Members
- Reject Members
- Get Invite Code
- Revoke Invite Code
- Join Group
- Leave Group
Channels Actions
- Get Channels
- Get Channel
- Create Channel
- Update Channel
- Update Channel Image
- Delete Channel
- Join Channel
- Search Channels
Chats Actions
- Get Chats
- Get Chat Details
- Send Typing Status
- Sync Device Chats
- Sync Chat Messages
- Update Chat Read Status
- Set Chat Status
- Get Group Participants
- Assign Chat
- Unassign Chat
- Create Chat Note
- Delete Chat Note
- Update Chat Labels
- Update Chat Attributes
- Archive Chat
- Unarchive Chat
- Delete Chat
- Bulk Update Chats
Chat Contacts Actions
- Get Contacts
- Get Contact Details
- Create Contact
- Update Contact
- Update Contact Metadata
- Upsert Contact Metadata
- Delete Contact
- Bulk Create Contacts
- Block Contacts
- Unblock Contacts
Chat Messages Actions
- Get Messages
- Get Message Details
- Get Message Delivery Info
- Edit Message
- Delete Message
Chat Files Actions
- Get Files
- Get File Details
- Download File
Team Actions
- Get Team Members
- Update Team Member
- Delete Team Members
- Get Device Team Members
- Create Team Member
- Grant Device Access
- Revoke Device Access
Labels Actions
- Get Labels
- Create Label
- Update Label
- Delete Label
Departments Actions
- Get Departments
- Create Department
- Update Department
- Delete Department
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
- Create Quick Reply
- Update Quick Reply
- Delete Quick Replies
Queue Actions
- Get Queue Status
- Set Queue Status
- Route Queue
- Empty Queue
WhatsApp session Actions
- Sync session
- Start session
- Scan QR
- Reset session
- Reboot session
- Get session health
- Request Authentication Code
WhatsApp profile Actions
- Get Profile
- Update Profile
- Get Profile Image
- Update Profile Image
Business catalog Actions
- Get My Catalog
- Query Business Catalog
Campaigns Actions
- Get Campaigns
- Get Campaign
- Update Campaign Status
- Get Campaign Contacts
- Delete Campaign
Meeting Links Actions
- Get Meeting Links
- Create Meeting Link
- Delete Meeting Links
User Status Actions
- Get User Status
- Get User Status by ID
- Update User Status
- Delete User Status
Webhooks Actions
- Get Webhooks
- Create Webhook
- Get Webhook
- Update Webhook
- Delete Webhook
- Enable Webhook
- Get Webhook Logs
Other Actions
- Verify number exists
- Validate phone numbers
- Send API request

Groups → Update Group

AI-generated

Overview

This node integrates with the WaliChat WhatsApp API to update existing WhatsApp groups associated with a specified WhatsApp number. It allows users to modify group details such as the group name, description, permissions for participants, and ephemeral message settings.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include managing WhatsApp groups for customer support teams, marketing campaigns, or community engagement by programmatically updating group information without manual intervention. For example, a business could use this node to rename a group after a campaign ends or change who can send messages in the group based on evolving communication policies.

Properties

Name	Meaning
WhatsApp Number	The ID of the WhatsApp number (device) through which the group is managed. This is selected from available WhatsApp numbers linked to the account.
Group ID	The unique identifier of the WhatsApp group to update. Examples include formats like `447362053576-1500000000` or `447362053576-1500000000@g.us`.
Group Name	The new name to assign to the group.
Description	Optional. A textual description of the group, up to 500 characters.
Group Permissions	Settings controlling participant permissions within the group: - Edit Settings Permission: Who can edit group settings (`All Participants` or `Admins Only`). - Send Messages Permission: Who can send messages. - Invite Permission: Who can invite new participants. - Require Approval: Whether new participants require admin approval (boolean).
Ephemeral Messages	Controls automatic deletion of messages in the group. Options are: - Off - 24 Hours - 7 Days - 90 Days

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the update operation on the WhatsApp group. This typically includes confirmation of the updated group properties or any relevant metadata returned by the WaliChat API.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

Requires an active connection to the WaliChat WhatsApp API via an API key credential.
The node depends on dynamic loading of options for WhatsApp numbers and groups, which requires proper API access and permissions.
No additional external services beyond the WaliChat API are required.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:
- Invalid or expired API key may cause authentication failures.
- Specifying a non-existent WhatsApp number or group ID will result in errors.
- Insufficient permissions in the WhatsApp group to perform updates may cause authorization errors.
- Providing invalid values for permissions or ephemeral message settings might lead to request rejections.
Error Messages:
- "Invalid API key": Check that the API key credential is correctly configured and active.
- "Group not found": Verify the Group ID corresponds to an existing group under the selected WhatsApp number.
- "Permission denied": Ensure the authenticated user has rights to update the group.
- "Invalid parameter": Confirm all input fields conform to expected formats and allowed values.

Resolving these usually involves verifying credentials, ensuring correct selection of WhatsApp number and group, and validating input parameters.

Links and References

WaliChat WhatsApp API Documentation (for detailed API capabilities and limitations)
n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes

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