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N8N Tools - WhatsApp Enhanced

Comprehensive WhatsApp Business API integration for N8N workflows
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Overview

This node integrates with the WhatsApp Business API via a third-party service to perform various messaging-related operations. Specifically, for the Messages - Mark as Read operation, it marks a specified WhatsApp message as read. This is useful in workflows where you want to programmatically update the read status of messages, for example, after processing incoming messages or acknowledging receipt in automated customer support systems.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically marking customer inquiries as read once they have been logged or responded to.
  • Synchronizing message read status between WhatsApp and other CRM or ticketing systems.
  • Triggering follow-up actions only after confirming that a message has been marked as read.

Properties

Name Meaning
Message ID The unique identifier of the WhatsApp message to mark as read.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the WhatsApp API after attempting to mark the message as read. The structure typically includes confirmation details about the operation's success or failure.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Example output JSON snippet (conceptual):

{
  "status": "success",
  "messageId": "1234567890",
  "read": true
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an active subscription and valid API key credential for the third-party WhatsApp API service.
  • The node uses HTTP requests to communicate with the external API endpoint.
  • Proper configuration of credentials within n8n is necessary to authenticate API calls.
  • The node depends on the WhatsAppApi helper class internally to handle API interactions.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Subscription or API Key: If the node throws an error indicating invalid subscription or API key, verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and active.
  • Message ID Not Found: Errors may occur if the provided Message ID does not exist or is incorrect. Double-check the Message ID value.
  • Network or API Errors: General HTTP errors can happen due to network issues or API downtime. Retry or check the service status.
  • Continue On Fail Behavior: If enabled, the node will continue processing subsequent items even if one fails, returning error details in the output.

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