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Interact with the WARest WhatsApp REST API

Overview

This node operation retrieves the invite link for a specified WhatsApp group using the WARest WhatsApp REST API. It is useful for automating the process of obtaining group invite links, which can then be shared or used in workflows to manage group memberships or invitations.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically fetch the invite link of a WhatsApp group to share it via other communication channels.
  2. Use the invite link in a workflow to invite new participants to a group programmatically.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session Identifier of the WhatsApp session to use for the API call. It can be selected from a list or entered manually.
Group ID The unique identifier (JID) of the WhatsApp group for which the invite link is requested.

Output

JSON

  • json - The full JSON response from the API containing invite link details.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for the WARest WhatsApp REST API and the base URL of the API server.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the session ID is valid and active; otherwise, the API call will fail.
  • Verify the group ID is correct and corresponds to an existing WhatsApp group.
  • Check API credentials and base URL configuration to avoid authentication or connection errors.
  • Common error messages include 'Operation not implemented' if the operation name is incorrect, or API errors if the group or session is invalid.

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