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Send WhatsApp messages via Green API

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Message → Send Typing (Beta)

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Overview

This node operation sends a typing or recording notification to a specified WhatsApp chat using the Green API. It is useful for indicating to the recipient that the sender is currently typing or recording a message, enhancing the interactivity and responsiveness of chat applications.

Use Case Examples

  1. Indicate to a user that a message is being typed in a customer support chat.
  2. Show a recording indicator when a voice message is being prepared before sending.

Properties

Name Meaning
Chat ID The identifier of the chat where the typing notification will be sent. For private chats, use phone@c.us format; for group chats, use chatId@g.us format.
Typing Time (Ms) The duration in milliseconds for which the typing or recording notification will be displayed. Must be between 1000 and 20000 milliseconds.
Typing Type The type of typing notification to send, either 'typing' to show a typing indicator or 'recording' to show a recording indicator.

Output

JSON

  • chatId - The chat ID where the typing notification was sent.
  • typingTime - The duration the typing notification was displayed in milliseconds.
  • typingType - The type of typing notification sent, either 'typing' or 'recording'.
  • result - The response from the Green API confirming the typing notification was sent.

Dependencies

  • Green API credentials including instance ID and API token for authentication.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Chat ID is correctly formatted and corresponds to an active WhatsApp chat.
  • Typing Time must be within the allowed range (1000-20000 ms).
  • The API token and instance ID must be valid and have the necessary permissions to send typing notifications.
  • Common error messages include failures to send typing notification due to invalid credentials or network issues. Verify credentials and network connectivity.

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