n8n-nodes-zalo-automation

n8n community node for Zalo automation. This node provides a simple interface to automate Zalo actions through a secure backend API.

Features

• ✅ Send Messages - Send messages via Zalo
• ✅ Follow Users - Follow Zalo users
• ✅ Add Friends - Send friend requests on Zalo
• ✅ Secure - All business logic and licensing handled server-side
• ✅ Simple - Easy-to-use interface with clear error messages

Installation

Via n8n UI

1. Go to Settings → Community Nodes
2. Click Install a community node
3. Enter: n8n-nodes-zalo-automation
4. Click Install

Via npm (CLI)

npm install n8n-nodes-zalo-automation

Then restart n8n.

Authentication

This node requires Zalo API credentials to authenticate with the backend service.

Setting Up Credentials

1. Get Your API Key:

   • Visit https://aiviethub.com
   • Sign up or log in to your account
   • Navigate to API Keys section
   • Create a new API key or copy an existing one

2. Configure Credentials in n8n:

   • Go to Credentials in n8n (Settings → Credentials)
   • Click Add Credential
   • Search for "Zalo API"
   • Enter your API key
   • Save the credential with a name (e.g., "My Zalo API")

3. Use in Workflow:

   • Add the Zalo Automation node to your workflow
   • Select your Zalo API credential from the dropdown
   • The API key is stored securely and can be reused across multiple nodes

Benefits of Using Credentials

✅ Reusable: Use the same credential across multiple Zalo Automation nodes
✅ Secure: API keys are encrypted and stored securely
✅ Easy Management: Update API key in one place, affects all nodes
✅ Better Organization: Separate authentication from node configuration

Node Parameters

Credentials (Required)

• Type: Credential selector
• Description: Select your Zalo API credential
• Setup: Configure in Settings → Credentials → Add Credential → Zalo API
• Security: API key is encrypted and stored securely

Action (Required)

• Type: Dropdown
• Options:
  • send_message - Send a message via Zalo
  • follow_user - Follow a Zalo user
  • add_friend - Send a friend request on Zalo

Payload (Optional)

• Type: JSON editor
• Description: JSON object with action-specific parameters
• Example for send_message:

  {
    "to": "user_id_or_phone",
    "message": "Hello from n8n!"
  }
  

• Example for follow_user:

  {
    "userId": "zalo_user_id"
  }
  

• Example for add_friend:

  {
    "friendId": "zalo_user_id"
  }
  

Usage Examples

Example 1: Send a Message

1. Configure Credentials (first time only):

   • Go to Settings → Credentials
   • Add Zalo API credential with your API key

2. Add Node:

   • Add Zalo Automation node to workflow
   • Select your Zalo API credential
   • Set Action to Send Message
   • Set Payload:

   {
     "to": "user123",
     "message": "Hello from n8n automation!"
   }
   

3. Execute the workflow

Example 2: Follow a User

1. Add Zalo Automation node
2. Select your Zalo API credential
3. Set Action to Follow User
4. Set Payload:

   {
     "userId": "zalo_user_456"
   }
   

5. Execute the workflow

Example 3: Add a Friend

1. Add Zalo Automation node
2. Select your Zalo API credential
3. Set Action to Add Friend
4. Set Payload:

   {
     "friendId": "zalo_user_789"
   }
   

5. Execute the workflow

Output

On successful execution, the node returns:

{
  "action": "send_message",
  "result": {
    "messageId": "msg_1234567890",
    "status": "sent",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-01T12:00:00.000Z",
    "payload": { ... }
  }
}

Error Handling

The node provides clear, actionable error messages for common issues:

• Invalid API Key - Check your API key and ensure it's correct
• License Expired - Renew your subscription at aiviethub.com
• Feature Not Allowed - Upgrade your plan to access this feature
• Instance Mismatch - Contact support if you need to transfer your license

All errors include links to support and upgrade pages.

Pricing & Licensing

This node requires a valid subscription to use. Pricing plans:

• Free Plan: Send messages only
• Elite Plan: Send messages + Follow users
• Premium Plan: All features (Send messages + Follow users + Add friends)

Get your API key and manage your subscription at https://aiviethub.com

Architecture

This node is a thin client that communicates with a secure backend API:

• Backend URL: https://api-n8n.aiviethub.com/zalo/execute
• Authentication: Bearer token (API key)
• Instance Binding: Automatic (uses n8n workflow ID)

Important: This node does NOT contain any business logic or license validation. All security, licensing, and Zalo API integration is handled by the backend service.

Support

• Documentation: https://aiviethub.com/docs
• Support Email: support@aiviethub.com
• Issues: GitHub Issues

License

MIT

Changelog

1.0.0 (2024-01-01)

• Initial release
• Support for send_message, follow_user, add_friend actions
• API key authentication
• Comprehensive error handling