Nodes to trigger workflows from whatsapp events or send messages (using whatsapp web).
About Whatsapp
n8n-nodes-whatsapp is an open-source npm package that provides custom nodes for n8n, enabling users to trigger workflows from WhatsApp Web events and send messages directly through n8n automations. It leverages the WhatsApp Web protocol, allowing integration without a paid business API, making it suitable for personal or small-scale automation projects.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
- Free and open-source with no licensing costs
- No WhatsApp Business API subscription required
- Seamless integration with the n8n automation platform
- Supports both triggers and actions for WhatsApp
- Requires a stable WhatsApp Web session (may break if WhatsApp updates its protocol)
- Not suitable for high-volume or enterprise-grade production use
- Depends on self-hosted n8n instance (no cloud offering)
- Limited to personal WhatsApp accounts (not official Business API)
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