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Overview
This node operation retrieves messages from a specified group in an admin-only context within a WhatsApp automation workflow. It is useful for scenarios where an administrator needs to access group messages for monitoring, analysis, or record-keeping purposes. For example, a community manager might use this to fetch recent messages from a group to review discussions or moderate content.
Use Case Examples
- Fetch the last 50 messages from a group to analyze member engagement.
- Retrieve messages from a group to archive conversations for compliance purposes.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | The session name used to authenticate and identify the WhatsApp session for the request. |
| Id | The unique identifier of the WhatsApp group from which to retrieve messages. |
| Request Options | Additional settings to control request behavior such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy usage, and timeout duration. |
Output
JSON
messages- Array of messages retrieved from the specified group.groupId- The ID of the group from which messages were fetched.session- The session name used for the request.
Dependencies
- WhatsApp API or service accessed via the session name provided.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the session name is valid and active; invalid sessions will cause authentication failures.
- Verify the group ID is correct and that the session has admin privileges for the group; otherwise, message retrieval will fail.
- If SSL issues occur, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option, but be aware of security risks.
- Check proxy settings if requests are not going through, especially in restricted network environments.
- Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow or unresponsive; increase the timeout setting if needed.