How to send an image to a WhatsApp group in Node.js

Using the WhatsMate WhatsApp Gateway REST API

Posted on October 31, 2017   Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Google+

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This article shows you how to send an image to a WhatsApp group in Node.js (JavaScript).

To send an image in to a WhatsApp group in Node.js, do this:

  1. First, learn how to send a simple text message on the official site.
  2. With the above knowledge, you can now download our sample code.
  3. Locate the file nodejs/send-image-group.js.
  4. Study the Node.js source code and customize the TODO/FIXME lines.
    • Among other things, you must name your group creatively. Otherwise, the group may not receive the message.
  5. Change to the directory containing the script: cd nodejs
  6. Run the script to send your group the first image: ./send-image-group.js

Happy coding :)