How To Connect WhatsApp To N8N (Easy)



AI Summary

Summary of WhatsApp AI Agent Creation Video

  • The video demonstrates how to build a simple WhatsApp AI agent that can respond to queries using Wikipedia and Google Search.
  • The agent is set up to interact with users through WhatsApp and provide responses to their questions.
  • The process involves connecting WhatsApp credentials, including a client ID, client secret, API key, and business account ID.
  • To obtain these credentials, one must visit the developers.facebook.com website and register an account.
  • Creating an app on the Meta platform requires naming the app and selecting the appropriate categories.
  • A registered business is necessary to use Meta’s apps, and business verification documents will be requested.
  • Once the app is created, the user must log in to Facebook and set up WhatsApp by generating an access token and configuring a test number.
  • The WhatsApp business account ID and the generated API access token are used to set up actions in WhatsApp.
  • The video also explains how to trigger the agent and how to connect your own phone number to the system.
  • The creator mentions a paid School community for further learning but does not provide specific details in the summary.

Detailed Instructions and URLs

  • Register an account at developers.facebook.com to access Meta’s APIs.
  • Create a new app on the Meta platform, providing a name and selecting the appropriate categories.
  • Verify your business by providing the necessary documents to Meta.
  • Generate an access token for WhatsApp API integration.
  • Configure a test number for the WhatsApp AI agent.
  • Use the WhatsApp business account ID and API access token to set up actions in WhatsApp.
  • Connect your own phone number to the system if desired.

(Note: No specific CLI commands or detailed URLs beyond the developers.facebook.com were provided in the transcript.)