Overview

This node operation provides a Base64 Helper utility within the Miscellaneous resource. It allows users to encode a given input string into Base64 format or decode a Base64 string back to its original form. This is useful in scenarios where data needs to be safely transmitted or stored in a text-based format, such as embedding images or files in JSON, or decoding received Base64 data for further processing.

Use Case Examples

1. Encoding a plain text message to Base64 before sending it over a network.
2. Decoding a Base64 encoded string received from an API to retrieve the original content.

Properties

Output

JSON

• json - The result of the Base64 encoding or decoding operation, returned as a JSON object.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for the WARest WhatsApp REST API to perform the Base64 operation via the API endpoint.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the input string is valid for the selected action; decoding invalid Base64 strings will cause errors.
• Verify that the API credentials are correctly configured and have access to the Base64 helper endpoint.
• If the node throws an error stating the operation is not implemented, confirm that the resource is set to Miscellaneous and operation to Base64 Helper.