WaAPIInstall

Overview

The node provides an interface to interact with the WaAPI API, specifically allowing users to star a message in a messaging system. Starring a message typically marks it as important or favorites it for easy retrieval later. This node is useful in automation workflows where you want to highlight or flag specific messages programmatically based on certain triggers or conditions.

For example, you could use this node to automatically star incoming messages that contain keywords like "urgent" or "important," helping prioritize communication without manual intervention.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the star message operation. This typically includes confirmation that the message was successfully starred or any relevant metadata returned by the API. There is no indication that binary data is output by this node.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the WaAPI service.
• The node depends on the external WaAPI REST API at https://waapi.app/api/v1.
• Proper configuration of the API credentials within n8n is necessary for successful requests.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Invalid or missing API credentials will cause authentication failures.
  • Providing an incorrect or non-existent message ID will result in errors from the API indicating the message cannot be found.
  • Network connectivity problems can prevent reaching the WaAPI endpoint.

• Error messages and resolutions:

  • Authentication failed: Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and has not expired.
  • Message not found: Double-check the message ID value; ensure it matches an existing message in the system.
  • Network error: Confirm internet connectivity and that the API endpoint is reachable from your environment.

Links and References

• WaAPI Official Documentation (for detailed API usage and message operations)
• n8n Documentation (for general guidance on using credentials and HTTP request nodes)