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SteveChat

Interact with SteveChat API for WhatsApp messaging

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Overview

The node "SteveChat" enables interaction with the SteveChat API, which is designed for WhatsApp messaging. Specifically, the "Mark as Read" operation under the "Chat" resource allows users to mark a particular chat as read in WhatsApp. This can be useful in automation workflows where you want to programmatically acknowledge messages without manual intervention, such as marking notifications as read after processing or syncing message states across systems.

Practical examples include:

  • Automatically marking customer support chats as read once they have been logged into a CRM.
  • Clearing unread indicators in group chats after an automated summary has been sent.
  • Integrating with other tools to keep message statuses synchronized.

Properties

Name Meaning
Chat ID The identifier of the chat to mark as read. It can be a phone number with @s.whatsapp.net appended or a group ID. Example: 5511999999999@s.whatsapp.net.

Output

The output of this node is a JSON object representing the result of the "Mark as Read" operation. Typically, it will contain confirmation data from the SteveChat API indicating that the specified chat was successfully marked as read. The exact structure depends on the API response but generally includes status or success indicators.

This node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the SteveChat API for WhatsApp messaging.
  • Needs an API key credential configured in n8n to authenticate requests to the SteveChat service.
  • Proper network access to the SteveChat API endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or malformed Chat ID: Ensure the Chat ID follows the correct format (phone number + @s.whatsapp.net or valid group ID).
    • Authentication failures: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has necessary permissions.
    • Unsupported resource or operation errors: These occur if the node parameters are misconfigured; ensure "Chat" resource and "Mark as Read" operation are selected.

  • Error Messages:

    • "The resource \"chat\" is not supported!": Indicates the resource parameter is incorrect or missing.
    • "The operation \"markAsRead\" is not supported for resource \"chat\"!": Means the operation name is invalid or not implemented.
    • Network or API errors: Check connectivity and API key validity.

Resolving these typically involves verifying input parameters, credentials, and network settings.

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