Evolution Api V2

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N8N Community Node for Evolution API v2

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Inputs: text, image, audio, video, fileOutputs: text, image, audio, video, file

Type

Open Source

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About Evolution Api V2

Evolution API v2 is an open-source WhatsApp API that enables developers to integrate WhatsApp messaging into their applications. This N8N community node provides a bridge between the Evolution API v2 and the N8N workflow automation platform, allowing users to send and receive WhatsApp messages, manage chats, and handle media within automated workflows. The tool is designed for developers and businesses looking to automate customer communications, notifications, and support via WhatsApp. As an open-source project, it offers flexibility for customization and self-hosting, though users should verify the specific capabilities and limitations of the underlying Evolution API v2 service.

Key Features

Open-source WhatsApp API integration

N8N community node for workflow automation

Send and receive WhatsApp messages

Manage chats and contacts

Handle media attachments (images, documents, audio, video)

Supports webhook-based event handling

Self-hostable for data control

Pros & Cons

Pros

Open-source and free to use
Self-hostable for privacy and control
Integrates seamlessly with N8N automation
Supports rich media messaging
Active community and npm package

Cons

Requires self-hosting of Evolution API v2 server
Dependent on WhatsApp's terms of service (risk of account bans)
Limited to WhatsApp messaging (no other channels)
Setup and maintenance require technical expertise
Free tier of Evolution API v2 may have usage limits (should be verified)

Best For

Automate customer support responses via WhatsAppSend order confirmations and shipping updatesTrigger workflows based on incoming WhatsApp messagesIntegrate WhatsApp with CRM or ticketing systemsBuild notification systems for internal teams

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FAQ

Is Evolution API v2 free to use?

The N8N community node is free and open-source. The underlying Evolution API v2 is also open-source, but users should verify any hosting or usage costs associated with self-hosting.

Do I need an N8N instance to use this node?

Yes, this node is designed for N8N workflow automation. You need a running N8N instance (self-hosted or cloud) to install and use the node.

Can I send media files like images and videos?

Based on available information, Evolution API v2 supports sending and receiving media files including images, documents, audio, and video. Specific formats should be verified in the API documentation.

Does it work with WhatsApp Business API?

Evolution API v2 appears to work with standard WhatsApp (WhatsApp Web), not the official WhatsApp Business API. Users should check compliance with WhatsApp's terms.