whatsapp-web.js

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:27:32 +0800

pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js

About

A WhatsApp API client that connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app

The library works by launching the WhatsApp Web browser application and managing it using Puppeteer to create an instance of WhatsApp Web, thereby mitigating the risk of being blocked. The WhatsApp API client connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app, accessing its internal functions. This grants you access to nearly all the features available on WhatsApp Web, enabling dynamic handling similar to any other Node.js application.

[!IMPORTANT] It is not guaranteed you will not be blocked by using this method. WhatsApp does not allow bots or unofficial clients on their platform, so this shouldn’t be considered totally safe.

Installation

The module is now available on npm! npm i whatsapp-web.js

[!NOTE] Node v18+ is required.

QUICK STEPS TO UPGRADE NODE

Windows

Manual

Just get the latest LTS from the official node website.

npm

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sudo npm install -g n
sudo n stable

Choco

`1`	`choco install nodejs-lts`

Winget

`1`	`winget install OpenJS.NodeJS.LTS`

Ubuntu / Debian

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curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_lts.x | sudo -E bash - &&\
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

Example usage

const { Client } = require('whatsapp-web.js');

const client = new Client();

client.on('qr', (qr) => {
    // Generate and scan this code with your phone
    console.log('QR RECEIVED', qr);
});

client.on('ready', () => {
    console.log('Client is ready!');
});

client.on('message', msg => {
    if (msg.body == '!ping') {
        msg.reply('pong');
    }
});

client.initialize();

Take a look at example.js for another examples with additional use cases.
For further details on saving and restoring sessions, explore the provided Authentication Strategies.

Supported features

Feature	Status
Multi Device	✅
Send messages	✅
Receive messages	✅
Send media (images/audio/documents)	✅
Send media (video)	✅ (requires Google Chrome)
Send stickers	✅
Receive media (images/audio/video/documents)	✅
Send contact cards	✅
Send location	✅
Send buttons	❌ (DEPRECATED)
Send lists	❌ (DEPRECATED)
Receive location	✅
Message replies	✅
Join groups by invite	✅
Get invite for group	✅
Modify group info (subject, description)	✅
Modify group settings (send messages, edit info)	✅
Add group participants	✅
Kick group participants	✅
Promote/demote group participants	✅
Mention users	✅
Mention groups	✅
Mute/unmute chats	✅
Block/unblock contacts	✅
Get contact info	✅
Get profile pictures	✅
Set user status message	✅
React to messages	✅
Create polls	✅
Channels	✅
Vote in polls	🔜
Communities	🔜

Something missing? Make an issue and let us know!

Contributing

Feel free to open pull requests; we welcome contributions! However, for significant changes, it’s best to open an issue beforehand. Make sure to review our contribution guidelines before creating a pull request. Before creating your own issue or pull request, always check to see if one already exists!

Supporting the project

You can support the maintainer of this project through the links below

Support via GitHub Sponsors
Support via PayPal
Sign up for DigitalOcean and get $200 in credit when you sign up (Referral)

Disclaimer

This project is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with WhatsApp or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. The official WhatsApp website can be found at whatsapp.com. “WhatsApp” as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Also it is not guaranteed you will not be blocked by using this method. WhatsApp does not allow bots or unofficial clients on their platform, so this shouldn’t be considered totally safe.

License

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the “License”);
you may not use this project except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an “AS IS” BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.

puppeteer

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:26:33 +0800

puppeteer/puppeteer

Puppeteer

Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high-level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default

Get started | API | FAQ | Contributing | Troubleshooting

Installation

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npm i puppeteer # Downloads compatible Chrome during installation.
npm i puppeteer-core # Alternatively, install as a library, without downloading Chrome.

Example

import puppeteer from 'puppeteer';
// Or import puppeteer from 'puppeteer-core';

// Launch the browser and open a new blank page
const browser = await puppeteer.launch();
const page = await browser.newPage();

// Navigate the page to a URL.
await page.goto('https://developer.chrome.com/');

// Set screen size.
await page.setViewport({width: 1080, height: 1024});

// Type into search box using accessible input name.
await page.locator('aria/Search').fill('automate beyond recorder');

// Wait and click on first result.
await page.locator('.devsite-result-item-link').click();

// Locate the full title with a unique string.
const textSelector = await page
  .locator('text/Customize and automate')
  .waitHandle();
const fullTitle = await textSelector?.evaluate(el => el.textContent);

// Print the full title.
console.log('The title of this blog post is "%s".', fullTitle);

await browser.close();

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whatsapp-web.js

pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js

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Installation

QUICK STEPS TO UPGRADE NODE

Windows

Manual

npm

Choco

Winget

Ubuntu / Debian

Example usage

Supported features

Contributing

Supporting the project

Disclaimer

License

puppeteer

puppeteer/puppeteer

Puppeteer

Get started | API | FAQ | Contributing | Troubleshooting

Installation

Example