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Installation Guide for Whapi.Cloud Custom Node in n8n

To use the Whapi.Cloud API integration via n8n, follow these steps:

Step 1: Setting Up n8n with Docker

First, you need to set up n8n. The easiest way to do this is by using Docker. Here’s how to get started:

1. Install Docker on your machine if it's not already installed. You can find installation instructions here.

2. Pull the n8n Docker image using the following command:

   docker pull n8nio/n8n

   You can find the Docker image and detailed instructions on how to configure n8n via Docker on the official Docker Hub page.

3. Once the image is pulled, you can start n8n by running:

   docker run -it --rm \
   -p 5678:5678 \
   -v ~/.n8n:/home/node/.n8n \
   n8nio/n8n

   This command starts n8n on port 5678, and it also ensures that any saved workflows and credentials are persistent between restarts by mounting the directory ~/.n8n.

Important: We recommend reviewing the full setup details on Docker Hub, as it includes information on setting up environment variables, data persistence, and scaling n8n. Since we do not provide support for the general usage of n8n, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with these resources.

Step 2: Installing the Whapi.Cloud Custom Node

Once you’ve successfully installed and configured n8n, the next step is to add the Whapi.Cloud integration as a community node. There are two ways to do this: via the GUI or manually.

Option 1: Installing via GUI

1. Open the n8n interface by navigating to http://localhost:5678 in your web browser.

2. Go to Settings in the top-right corner of the page.

3. Select Community Nodes.

4. In the community nodes section, search for n8n-nodes-whapi.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

For more detailed steps, refer to the official n8n documentation on community node installation via GUI here.

Option 2: Manual Installation

If you prefer to install the custom node manually, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where your n8n installation is located.

2. Run the following command to install the Whapi.Cloud node module:

   npm install n8n-nodes-whapi

3. After the installation is complete, restart the n8n instance for the changes to take effect.

For detailed manual installation steps, you can refer to the n8n manual installation guide.

Step 3: Using the Integration

After completing the installation, you can start creating workflows using the Whapi.Cloud integration:

1. Choose appropriate triggers and actions that correspond to the Whapi.Cloud API.

2. Add steps to automate processes involving your Whapi.Cloud account.

3. Use the predefined actions or create custom API calls if you need more flexibility. Our Whapi.Cloud API documentation provides everything you need to expand your workflows.

If the available actions don’t cover all your needs, you can use custom API calls to implement any functionality using our documentation.