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SteveChat

Interact with SteveChat API for WhatsApp messaging

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Overview

The node "SteveChat" enables sending WhatsApp messages via the SteveChat API. Specifically, for the Resource "Message" and Operation "Send Poll," it allows users to send interactive poll messages to a specified WhatsApp chat. This is useful in scenarios where you want to gather quick feedback or opinions from recipients directly within WhatsApp chats.

Practical examples include:

  • Conducting customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Running quick polls in group chats.
  • Collecting votes on event preferences or decisions.

Properties

Name Meaning
Chat ID The identifier of the WhatsApp chat where the poll will be sent. Example: a phone number with WhatsApp domain (e.g., 5511999999999@s.whatsapp.net).
Poll Question The question text that will be presented as the poll's main query.
Poll Options A list of options that recipients can choose from in the poll. Each option has a text label representing one choice.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the SteveChat API after attempting to send the poll message. This typically includes confirmation details such as message IDs or status indicators confirming the poll was sent successfully.

If an error occurs during execution, the output JSON will contain an error field with the error message describing what went wrong.

The node does not output binary data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an active connection to the SteveChat API for WhatsApp messaging.
  • Needs an API authentication credential configured in n8n (an API key or token).
  • Proper network access to the SteveChat service endpoint.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Invalid or incorrectly formatted Chat ID may cause message sending failures.
    • Missing or invalid API credentials will prevent communication with the SteveChat API.
    • Providing no poll options or empty question text will likely result in errors.

  • Error messages:

    • "The resource \"message\" is not supported!" — indicates the resource parameter is incorrect or unsupported.
    • "The operation \"sendPoll\" is not supported for resource \"message\"!" — means the operation name is invalid for the given resource.
    • Network or authentication errors will be returned from the API and surfaced in the error field of the output JSON.

To resolve errors:

  • Verify all required properties are correctly filled.
  • Check API credentials and connectivity.
  • Ensure poll options contain at least one valid option.

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