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Overview
This node enables interaction with WhatsApp through the Wappfy API, specifically allowing users to retrieve information about a WhatsApp Channel by its invite code. This operation is useful when you have an invite code for a channel and want to fetch detailed data about that channel without needing its direct ID.
Practical scenarios include:
- Automatically fetching channel details after receiving an invite code from a user or external source.
- Integrating WhatsApp channel data retrieval into workflows for monitoring or managing channels.
- Using the invite code as a lookup key in automation processes where channel IDs are not known upfront.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Invite Code | The unique invite code of the WhatsApp channel to retrieve. |
Output
The output is a JSON object representing the channel's details as returned by the Wappfy API. This typically includes all relevant information about the channel identified by the invite code, such as its name, description, members, and other metadata.
If multiple items were returned (though unlikely for this operation), each would be output as a separate JSON item.
No binary data is output by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an active Wappfy API credential with a valid API key and instance name configured in n8n.
- The node makes HTTP requests to the Wappfy API base URL using these credentials.
- Proper network access to the Wappfy API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid or missing invite code: If the invite code is incorrect or not provided, the API will likely return an error or empty response. Ensure the invite code is correct and required.
- Authentication errors: Missing or invalid API key or instance name will cause authentication failures. Verify credentials are correctly set up.
- Network issues: Connectivity problems to the Wappfy API endpoint can cause request failures. Check network settings and firewall rules.
- API rate limits or downtime: If the Wappfy API is rate-limited or down, requests may fail. Monitor API status and usage limits.
Common error messages will be passed through from the API and surfaced in the node's output if "Continue On Fail" is enabled; otherwise, they will stop execution with an error.
Links and References
- Wappfy API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints)
- n8n documentation on HTTP Request Node for understanding how API calls work within n8n (conceptual)
This summary focuses solely on the "Channel" resource with the "Get by Invite Code" operation as requested.