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Overview
This node operation sends a video message to a specified chat session. It is useful for automating the sharing of video content in messaging workflows, such as sending promotional videos, tutorials, or personal video messages. For example, a business could use this node to send product demo videos to customers automatically.
Use Case Examples
- Send a video file to a customer chat session with a caption.
- Send a video note (round video) as a reply to a specific message in a chat.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Session | The chat session identifier to send the video message to. |
| Chat Id | The unique identifier of the chat where the video will be sent. |
| File | The video file details including mimetype, filename, and URL to the video resource. |
| Reply To | The ID of the message to reply to, allowing the video to be sent as a reply in the chat. |
| As Note | Boolean flag to send the video as a video note (instant or round video) instead of a regular video message. |
| Caption | Text caption to accompany the video message. |
| Request Options | Additional request settings such as batching, SSL certificate handling, proxy configuration, and timeout settings for the HTTP request. |
Output
JSON
sentMessageId- The unique identifier of the sent video message.status- The status of the send operation, e.g., success or failure.chatId- The chat identifier where the video was sent.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential or authentication token to access the messaging service.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the session and chatId are valid and active to avoid message sending failures.
- Check the video file URL is accessible and the mimetype is supported to prevent upload errors.
- If sending as a video note, verify the 'asNote' flag is correctly set to true.
- Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow or unresponsive; adjust the timeout setting accordingly.
- SSL certificate errors can be bypassed by enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues' but this reduces security.