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THIS PACKAGE WILL NO LONGER BE MAINTAINED. SWITCH TO TELEGRAM FOR A EASIER LIFE AND A FREE OFFICIAL API.**\n\nAPI for WhatsApp Web Automation\n\nWondering how to send WhatsApp messages using Python using only three lines of code? **You have come to the right place!**\n\n[![Tests](https://img.shields.io/badge/tests-passing-green)](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/docs/Tests.html)\n[![Maintenance](https://img.shields.io/maintenance/yes/2020)](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/graphs/commit-activity)\n[![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/aahnik/wappdriver)](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/releases)\n[![CodeFactor](https://www.codefactor.io/repository/github/aahnik/wappdriver/badge)](https://www.codefactor.io/repository/github/aahnik/wappdriver)\n[![MIT LICENSE](https://img.shields.io/pypi/l/ansicolortags.svg)](/LICENSE)\n[![made-with-python](https://img.shields.io/badge/Made%20with-Python-1f425f.svg)](https://www.python.org/)\n\n## Usage 😎\n\nwappdriver is a python package that helps you automate sending messages through WhatsApp Web.\n\n_It enables you to send WhatsApp messages programmatically, using only three lines of code._\n\nIt is very simple to use\n\n```python\nfrom wappdriver import WhatsApp\nwith WhatsApp() as bot:\n    bot.send('aahnik',  # name of recipient\n             'hi send by a bot')  # message\n# The name of the recipient should be in your contacts\n```\n\nRead **[full documentation 📖](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/usage/02_sending_messages/)** to learn how to send emojis, media and files.\n\n## Installation ⏬\n\nYou can easily install wappdriver from the [PyPI](https://pypi.org/project/wappdriver/).\n\n```shell\npip install wappdriver\n```\n\nFor Mac and Linux, you may need to use `pip3`.\n\n## Requirements 🧑‍💻\n\nYou must have the following installed in your system for wappdriver to work.\n\n- [Chrome Browser](https://www.google.com/chrome/)\n- [Chrome Driver](https://chromedriver.chromium.org/)\n\nMake sure to have matching versions of the Chrome Browser and Chrome Driver.\nI recommend using the latest stable release for both to get the best performance.\n\nWappDriver does not support other Browsers. Please use Chrome for a smooth experience.\n\n## Setup ⚙️\n\nAfter you have installed wappdriver and the requirements stated above, you can start using wappdriver straight away.\n\nWhen you will run your code for the first time, you will be asked for Chrome Driver Path.\nWhen the WhatsApp web screen loads for the first time, you have to scan the QR code from you smartphone's WhatsApp application, to log into your WhatsApp account. [Learn more](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/usage/01_first_time_setup/).\n\n\u003c!-- Read more about [first time setup](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/usage/01_first_time_setup/) on the official docs page. --\u003e\n\n## Getting Help 💁🏻\n\nFirst of all, read the [Help Page](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/help/).\nYou may try to search your question in the search bar on the page.\n\nFor further assistance you may [ask a question](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/discussions) in the discussions section.\n\n## Contributing 🤩\n\nPlease look at [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/blob/master/.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md#contributor-covenant-code-of-conduct) and [Contributing Guidelines](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md#how-to-contribute-to-wappdriver-).\n\nPlease read the explanation of the detailed working of `wappdriver` from the [Developer's Guide.](https://aahnik.github.io/wappdriver/dev/wappdriver/)\n\n## Legal ⚖️\n\nThis project is distributed under [MIT License](https://github.com/aahnik/wappdriver/blob/main/LICENSE).\n\nThis code is in no way affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. 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