WhatGHLInstall

Summary

Initiate a typing presence indicator in a specified chat for a defined duration, simulating the sender as actively typing in WhatsApp via the WhatGHL API.

Inputs

• Session Mode — Choose how to select the session sending the typing status: Auto (default selection), By Session Name (specify exact session), or Select Session (choose from available sessions via API key).
• Session — Select a session identifier when using 'Select Session' mode; loaded dynamically from available sessions.
• Session Name — Specify the WAHA session name when using 'By Session Name' mode.
• Chat ID (required) — The destination chat ID where the typing indicator will appear; map from trigger data or specify manually.
• Presence Duration (Seconds) (required) — Duration in seconds (minimum 1) to maintain the typing status before the workflow proceeds.

Output shape

a single item per input item containing the JSON response from the WhatGHL API about the start typing action

Outputs a JSON object reflecting the API response confirming the typing presence. This operation includes an internal wait equal to the specified Presence Duration to simulate typing before continuation.

Examples

Example 1: Start Typing in Chat

Set Session Mode (Auto, By Session Name, or Select Session), specify Chat ID, and define Presence Duration in seconds.

Links

• n8n community nodes installation guide