Actions76
- Message Actions
- Chat Actions
- Contact Actions
- Group Actions
- Create
- List
- Get
- Delete
- Join
- Get Join Info
- Leave
- Get Picture
- Set Picture
- Delete Picture
- Update Subject
- Update Description
- Get Security Info Admin Only
- Set Security Info Admin Only
- Get Security Messages Admin Only
- Set Security Messages Admin Only
- Get Participants
- Add Participant
- Remove Participant
- Promote Admin
- Demote Admin
- Status Actions
- Channel Actions
- Poll Actions
- Profile Actions
- LID Actions
- File Actions
Overview
This node enables interaction with WhatsApp via the Wappfy API, specifically focusing on managing contacts and retrieving their information. The "Get About" operation for the Contact resource fetches the "about" or status message of a specified WhatsApp contact by their ID or phone number.
Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:
- Retrieving the current status message of a contact to display in CRM systems.
- Monitoring contact statuses for customer engagement or support workflows.
- Enriching contact profiles with up-to-date WhatsApp about information.
Example use case: You want to automatically fetch and log the "about" text of a customer’s WhatsApp contact during a support ticket workflow to better understand their profile or recent updates.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Contact ID | The unique identifier or phone number of the WhatsApp contact whose "about" (status) information you want to retrieve. This is a required string input. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the "about" or status information of the specified contact as returned by the Wappfy API. The exact structure depends on the API response but typically includes fields such as the contact's status message and possibly metadata like timestamps.
If multiple items are processed, the output is an array of such JSON objects, each corresponding to one input item.
No binary data output is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- Requires a valid API key credential for the Wappfy API.
- The node uses the base URL and instance name from the configured credentials to construct API requests.
- Network access to the Wappfy API endpoint is necessary.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Contact ID: If the provided contact ID or phone number is incorrect or not registered on WhatsApp, the API may return an error or empty result. Verify the contact identifier format.
- Authentication Errors: Missing or invalid API key credential will cause authentication failures. Ensure the API key is correctly set in the node credentials.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems to the Wappfy API endpoint can cause request failures. Check network settings and firewall rules.
- API Rate Limits: Excessive requests might be throttled by the API. Implement retry logic or reduce request frequency if needed.
Common error messages:
"Unauthorized": Indicates issues with API key authentication."Contact not found"or similar: Means the contact ID does not exist or is invalid."Request failed": General network or server error; check connectivity and API status.
Links and References
- Wappfy API Documentation (general reference for API endpoints)
- WhatsApp Business API concepts for understanding contact and status data (external resource)
This summary is based solely on static analysis of the provided source code and property definitions.