WhatsApp Python Bot
Bot source code with basic functionality
On GitHub you can find an implementation of a simple WhatsApp chatbot that demonstrates the basic functionality of sending and receiving messages of different types and working with groups.
Bot's source code
Choose Your Bot Script
We offer two options for bot scripts:
Basic Version (for Beginners)
This version is ideal if you're just starting with bot development. The bot responds to commands with text messages and image sharing, allowing you to focus on the core functionality without being overwhelmed by unnecessary features.
Advanced Version (for Experienced Users)
This script comes with more capabilities, such as sending not just text messages but also videos, files, creating groups, and more. The code is more optimized and efficient, but it may not be as straightforward for beginners.
Here's what this bot does:
Respond to an unfamiliar command, this could be an instruction or your welcome message;
Send regular message;
Send image;
Send file;
Send video;
Send contact (vCard);
Send product;
Create new group, send an invitation and send message to the group;
Receive and reading incoming messages;
Webhook Setup;
Getting Started
Step 1: Install Python and pip
Download and install Python from the official website https://python.org
Verify that pip is installed along with Python.
Step 2: Install Dependencies
Install the necessary libraries listed in requirements.txt:
Open the command line or terminal.
Navigate to your project directory.
Run the command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
This installs all libraries specified in the requirements.txt file.
Step 3: Configure the Project
Configure your project settings: Open the .env
file in your IDE. Set up configurations such as your API token and webhook URL
Step 4: Run the Bot
Launch your bot using Python:
Ensure you are in the project directory in your terminal.
Execute the command:
python index.py
Learn more about how to configure the webhook to work locally here: https://support.whapi.cloud/help-desk/receiving/webhooks/how-to-check-the-webhook#how-to-test-webhook-locally
If you need help, just message us in the support chat on any page of the site. We can help you with bot installation or customization.
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