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https://github.com/akshatbhargava123/whatsapp-web.js

A WhatsApp client library for NodeJS that connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app
https://github.com/akshatbhargava123/whatsapp-web.js

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A WhatsApp client library for NodeJS that connects through the WhatsApp Web browser app

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# modern-whatsapp-web.js
_This project is a forked version of [official whatsappp-web.js](https://github.com/pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js), this currently contains only a single special feature over the original library i.e. sending message to unknown contacts._

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

It uses Puppeteer to run a real instance of Whatsapp Web to avoid getting blocked.

**NOTE:** I can't guarantee you will not be blocked by using this method, although it has worked for me. 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`

Please note that Node v10.18.1+ is required due to Puppeteer.

## Example usage

```js
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](https://github.com/pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js/blob/master/example.js) for another example with more use cases.

## Supported features

| Feature | Status |
| ------------- | ------------- |
| Send messages | ✅ |
| Receive messages | ✅ |
| Send media (images/audio/documents) | ✅ |
| Send media (video) | ✅ [(requires google chrome)](https://github.com/pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js/issues/78#issuecomment-592723583) |
| Send stickers | _pending_ |
| Receive media (images/audio/video/documents) | ✅ |
| Send contact cards | _pending_ |
| Send location | ✅ |
| Receive location | ✅ |
| Message replies | ✅ |
| Join groups by invite | ✅ |
| Get invite for group | ✅ |
| Modify group info (subject, description) | ✅ |
| Add group participants | ✅ |
| Kick group participants | ✅ |
| Promote/demote group participants | ✅ |
| Mention users | ✅ |
| Mute/unmute chats | ✅ |
| Get contact info | ✅ |
| Get profile pictures | ✅ |
| Set user status message | ✅ |

Something missing? Make an issue and let us know!

## Links

* [Reference](https://pedroslopez.me/whatsapp-web.js)
* [Guide](https://waguide.pedroslopez.me/) _(work in progress)_
* [GitHub](https://github.com/pedroslopez/whatsapp-web.js)

## Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! If you see something you'd like to add, please do. For drastic changes, please open an issue first.

## Donating

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

[![Support via PayPal](https://cdn.rawgit.com/twolfson/paypal-github-button/1.0.0/dist/button.svg)](https://www.paypal.me/psla/)

## 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 https://whatsapp.com. "WhatsApp" as well as related names, marks, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

## License

Copyright 2019 Pedro S Lopez

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.