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Overview
This node interacts with the Wassenger WhatsApp API to search for WhatsApp channels associated with a specified WhatsApp number. It allows users to find channels based on various criteria such as text queries, categories, sorting preferences, and country filters. This is useful for discovering relevant WhatsApp channels for marketing, customer engagement, or community building.
Practical examples:
- Searching for trending WhatsApp channels related to a specific topic.
- Filtering popular channels by country to target regional audiences.
- Retrieving a limited number of recommended channels sorted by subscriber count.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp Number | The ID of the WhatsApp number (device) to search channels for. |
| Search Query | Optional text string to search for channels matching the query. |
| Results Limit | Maximum number of results to return, between 1 and 50. Defaults to 50. |
| Category | Category of channels to search within. Options: Recommended, Trending, Popular, New, Featured. |
| Sort Order | Order in which to sort results. Options: Descending, Ascending. |
| Sort Field | Field to sort results by. Options: Creation Time, Subscribers. |
| Countries | List of countries to filter channels by (up to 10). Each country is represented by its code. |
Output
The node outputs an array of JSON objects representing the channels found according to the search criteria. Each object contains details about a channel such as its name, category, subscriber count, creation time, and other metadata provided by the Wassenger API.
If binary data were involved (e.g., media files), it would be summarized here, but this operation focuses on JSON channel data only.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the Wassenger WhatsApp API.
- The node depends on the Wassenger API service being accessible.
- No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the API key credential.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid or missing WhatsApp number ID will cause the search to fail.
- Exceeding the maximum allowed results limit (above 50) may result in errors.
- Providing more than 10 countries in the filter can cause request rejection.
- Network or authentication failures with the Wassenger API.
Error messages:
- Errors returned from the API will be surfaced as error messages in the node output.
- If "Continue On Fail" is enabled, errors will appear in the output JSON under an
errorfield. - To resolve, verify the WhatsApp number ID, API key validity, and input parameters conform to expected ranges.