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Group → Get Metadata

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Overview

This node operation retrieves metadata information about a specific WhatsApp group using the WasenderAPI. It is useful for scenarios where you need detailed information about a group, such as its name, description, creation date, or other metadata attributes. For example, it can be used to fetch group details for display in a dashboard or to verify group information before performing further actions.

Use Case Examples

  1. Fetch metadata of a WhatsApp group to display its details in a user interface.
  2. Retrieve group metadata to audit or log group information for compliance purposes.

Properties

Name Meaning
Group The identifier (JID) of the WhatsApp group for which metadata is to be retrieved. This is a required input and can be selected from a list or provided directly by JID.
Session Optional session identifier to specify which WhatsApp session to use for the request. If not provided, the session from the incoming item is used automatically.
Options Additional request options such as retry behavior on failed requests and maximum retry attempts.

Output

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  • groupId - The unique identifier of the group.
  • name - The name of the group.
  • description - Description or topic of the group.
  • creationDate - The date when the group was created.
  • owner - The owner or admin of the group.
  • participants - List of participants in the group.
  • metadata - Additional metadata attributes related to the group.

Dependencies

  • WasenderAPI service with appropriate session credentials

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session ID is valid and active; otherwise, the request will fail.
  • Verify the group JID is correct and the bot or session has access to the group.
  • If the API returns rate limit errors, consider enabling retry options and increasing max retries.
  • Check network connectivity and WasenderAPI service status if requests fail repeatedly.

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