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.

Using this source code will allow you to customize the bot to your needs or take it as a basis for creating any other integration.

Bot's source code

Choose Your Bot Script

We offer two options for bot scripts:

1. 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.

GitHub - Whapi-Cloud/whatsapp-simple-bot-python: Beginner-friendly WhatsApp bot in Python: learn to build a basic bot that responds to commands with text and images. Simple setup, detailed code comments make it easy for new developers to master WhatsApp API integration and bot functionalityGitHub

1. 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.

GitHub - Whapi-Cloud/python-whatsapp-chatbot: WhatsApp Python Bot. The basic functionality you will need when developing a bot: sending and receiving messages, sending a picture, file, document, video, as well as creating a group and sending a message to the WhatsApp groupGitHub

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;

Multi-device Supported API: It's NOT necessary for the phone to be turned on or online for the bot to work. You can use the app as before.

Getting Started

Step 1: Install Python and pip

1. Download and install Python from the official website https://python.org
2. Verify that pip is installed along with Python.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Install the necessary libraries listed in requirements.txt:

1. Open the command line or terminal.

2. Navigate to your project directory.

3. 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:

1. Ensure you are in the project directory in your terminal.

2. 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

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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.