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WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration

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How to connect WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI

  • Step 1: Create a new workflow
  • Step 2: Add and configure nodes
  • Step 3: Connect
  • Step 4: Customize and extend your integration
  • Step 5: Test and activate your workflow

Step 1: Create a new workflow and add the first step

In n8n, click the "Add workflow" button in the Workflows tab to create a new workflow. Add the starting point – a trigger on when your workflow should run: an app event, a schedule, a webhook call, another workflow, an AI chat, or a manual trigger. Sometimes, the HTTP Request node might already serve as your starting point.

WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration: Create a new workflow and add the first step

Step 2: Add and configure WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI nodes

You can find WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI in the nodes panel. Drag them onto your workflow canvas, selecting their actions. Click each node, choose a credential, and authenticate to grant n8n access. Configure WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI nodes one by one: input data on the left, parameters in the middle, and output data on the right.

WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration: Add and configure WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI nodes

Step 3: Connect WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI

A connection establishes a link between WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI (or vice versa) to route data through the workflow. Data flows from the output of one node to the input of another. You can have single or multiple connections for each node.

WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration: Connect WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI

Step 4: Customize and extend your WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration

Use n8n's core nodes such as If, Split Out, Merge, and others to transform and manipulate data. Write custom JavaScript or Python in the Code node and run it as a step in your workflow. Connect WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI with any of n8n’s 1000+ integrations, and incorporate advanced AI logic into your workflows.

WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration: Customize and extend your WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration

Step 5: Test and activate your WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI workflow

Save and run the workflow to see if everything works as expected. Based on your configuration, data should flow from WhatsApp Business Cloud to OpenAI or vice versa. Easily debug your workflow: you can check past executions to isolate and fix the mistake. Once you've tested everything, make sure to save your workflow and activate it.

WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration: Test and activate your WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI workflow

AI-Powered WhatsApp Chatbot 🤖📲 for Text, Voice, Images & PDFs with memory 🧠

This workflow is a highly advanced multimodal AI assistant designed to operate through WhatsApp. It can understand and respond to text, images, voice messages, and PDF documents by combining OpenAI models with smart logic to adapt to the content received.

🎯 Core Features

📥 1. Automatic Message Type Detection
Using the Input type node, the bot detects whether the user has sent:
Text
Voice messages
Images
Files (PDF)
Other unsupported content

💬 2. Smart Text Message Handling
Text messages are processed by an OpenAI GPT-4o-mini agent with a customized system prompt.
Replies are concise, accurate, and formatted for mobile readability.

🖼️ 3. Image Analysis & Description
Images are downloaded, converted to base64, and analyzed by an image-aware AI model.
The output is a rich, structured description, designed for visually impaired users or visual content interpretation.

🎙️ 4. Voice Message Transcription & Reply
Audio messages are downloaded and transcribed using OpenAI Whisper.
The transcribed text is analyzed and answered by the AI.
Optionally, the AI reply can be converted back to voice using OpenAI's text-to-speech, and sent as an audio message.

📄 5. PDF Document Extraction & Summary
Only PDFs are allowed (filtered via MIME type).
The document’s content is extracted and combined with the user's message.
The AI then provides a relevant summary or answer.

🧠 6. Contextual Memory
Each user has a personalized session ID with a memory window of 10 interactions.
This ensures a more natural and contextual conversation flow.

How It Works

Thisworkflow is designed to handle incoming WhatsApp messages and process different types of inputs (text, audio, images, and PDF documents) using AI-powered analysis. Here’s how it functions:

Trigger: The workflow starts with the **WhatsApp Trigger node, which listens for incoming messages (text, audio, images, or documents).
Input Routing: The **Input type (Switch node) checks the message type and routes it to the appropriate processing branch:
Text: Directly forwards the message to the AI agent for response generation.
Audio: Downloads the audio file, transcribes it using OpenAI, and sends the transcription to the AI agent.
Image: Downloads the image, analyzes it with OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, and generates a detailed description.
PDF Document: Downloads the file, extracts text, and processes it with the AI agent.
Unsupported Formats: Sends an error message if the input is not supported.
AI Processing: The AI Agent1 node, powered by OpenAI, processes the input (text, transcribed audio, image description, or PDF content) and generates a response.
Response Handling
:
For audio inputs, the AI’s response is converted back into speech (using OpenAI’s TTS) and sent as a voice message.
For other inputs, the response is sent as a text message via WhatsApp.
Memory: The **Simple Memory node maintains conversation context for follow-up interactions.

Setup Steps
To deploy this workflow in n8n, follow these steps:

Configure WhatsApp API Credentials:
Set up WhatsApp Business API credentials (Meta Developer Account).
Add the credentials in the WhatsApp Trigger, Get Image/Audio/File URL, and Send Message nodes.

Set Up OpenAI Integration:
Provide an OpenAI API key in the Analyze Image, Transcribe Audio, Generate Audio Response, and AI Agent1 nodes.

Adjust Input Handling (Optional):
Modify the Switch node ("Input type") to handle additional message types if needed.
Update the "Only PDF File" IF node to support other document formats.

Test & Deploy:
Activate the workflow and test with different message types (text, audio, image, PDF).
Ensure responses are correctly generated and sent back via WhatsApp.

Need help customizing?
Contact me for consulting and support or add me on Linkedin.

Nodes used in this workflow

Popular WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI workflows

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AI-Powered WhatsApp Chatbot 🤖📲 for Text, Voice, Images & PDFs with memory 🧠

This workflow is a highly advanced multimodal AI assistant designed to operate through WhatsApp. It can understand and respond to text, images, voice messages, and PDF documents by combining OpenAI models with smart logic to adapt to the content received. 🎯 Core Features 📥 1. Automatic Message Type Detection Using the Input type node, the bot detects whether the user has sent: Text Voice messages Images Files (PDF) Other unsupported content 💬 2. Smart Text Message Handling Text messages are processed by an OpenAI GPT-4o-mini agent with a customized system prompt. Replies are concise, accurate, and formatted for mobile readability. 🖼️ 3. Image Analysis & Description Images are downloaded, converted to base64, and analyzed by an image-aware AI model. The output is a rich, structured description, designed for visually impaired users or visual content interpretation. 🎙️ 4. Voice Message Transcription & Reply Audio messages are downloaded and transcribed using OpenAI Whisper. The transcribed text is analyzed and answered by the AI. Optionally, the AI reply can be converted back to voice using OpenAI's text-to-speech, and sent as an audio message. 📄 5. PDF Document Extraction & Summary Only PDFs are allowed (filtered via MIME type). The document’s content is extracted and combined with the user's message. The AI then provides a relevant summary or answer. 🧠 6. Contextual Memory Each user has a personalized session ID with a memory window of 10 interactions. This ensures a more natural and contextual conversation flow. How It Works Thisworkflow is designed to handle incoming WhatsApp messages and process different types of inputs (text, audio, images, and PDF documents) using AI-powered analysis. Here’s how it functions: Trigger: The workflow starts with the **WhatsApp Trigger node, which listens for incoming messages (text, audio, images, or documents). Input Routing: The **Input type (Switch node) checks the message type and routes it to the appropriate processing branch: Text: Directly forwards the message to the AI agent for response generation. Audio: Downloads the audio file, transcribes it using OpenAI, and sends the transcription to the AI agent. Image: Downloads the image, analyzes it with OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, and generates a detailed description. PDF Document: Downloads the file, extracts text, and processes it with the AI agent. Unsupported Formats: Sends an error message if the input is not supported. AI Processing: The **AI Agent1 node, powered by OpenAI, processes the input (text, transcribed audio, image description, or PDF content) and generates a response. Response Handling**: For audio inputs, the AI’s response is converted back into speech (using OpenAI’s TTS) and sent as a voice message. For other inputs, the response is sent as a text message via WhatsApp. Memory: The **Simple Memory node maintains conversation context for follow-up interactions. Setup Steps To deploy this workflow in n8n, follow these steps: Configure WhatsApp API Credentials: Set up WhatsApp Business API credentials (Meta Developer Account). Add the credentials in the WhatsApp Trigger, Get Image/Audio/File URL, and Send Message nodes. Set Up OpenAI Integration: Provide an OpenAI API key in the Analyze Image, Transcribe Audio, Generate Audio Response, and AI Agent1 nodes. Adjust Input Handling (Optional): Modify the Switch node ("Input type") to handle additional message types if needed. Update the "Only PDF File" IF node to support other document formats. Test & Deploy: Activate the workflow and test with different message types (text, audio, image, PDF). Ensure responses are correctly generated and sent back via WhatsApp. Need help customizing? Contact me for consulting and support or add me on Linkedin.

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🚀 TikTok Video Automation Tool ✨ (Frequent Updates) Create viral TikTok videos effortlessly — no editing skills required! Who is this for? 🎯 ✅ Content Creators: Pump out engaging short videos in minutes. ✅ Marketing Agencies: Deliver high-quality client content — fast. ✅ Business Owners: Promote your brand with attention-grabbing TikToks. What problem does this solve? 🛠️ Short-form video content is king, but creating it takes time, skill, and effort. This tool automates the entire process, from scriptwriting to video production, ensuring SEO-optimized, high-quality content without any manual editing. How it works 🌟 1️⃣ Enter your video idea and choose where to receive the final video (TikTok upload or link via WhatsApp, Gmail, etc.). 2️⃣ AI crafts a high-engagement script with SEO optimization. 3️⃣ Voiceover is generated with ultra-realistic AI narration. 4️⃣ Relevant visuals are selected to perfectly match the script. 5️⃣ Your TikTok video is assembled and either directly uploaded to TikTok or delivered via a shareable link. Quick & Easy Setup ⚙️ (5-10 min) 🔹 Connect required APIs (most have free plans). 🔹 Follow the step-by-step setup (video tutorial included). 🔹 Start generating professional TikTok videos instantly! Required APIs 🔗 Content & Voiceover:** OpenAI (Paid), ElevenLabs (Free) Media Processing:** Cloudinary (Free), Replicate (Paid) Video Assembly:** 0codekit (Free), Creatomate (Free) Optional Integrations 🔗 Messaging & Sharing:** WhatsApp, Telegram, Gmail, Outlook Direct Upload:** TikTok Customization 🎨 Adjust script styles & voiceover preferences. Modify visuals to align with your brand. Optimize video length and format. 🚀 Start automating your TikTok content today and grow your audience on autopilot!

Build your own WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI integration

Create custom WhatsApp Business Cloud and OpenAI workflows by choosing triggers and actions. Nodes come with global operations and settings, as well as app-specific parameters that can be configured. You can also use the HTTP Request node to query data from any app or service with a REST API.

WhatsApp Business Cloud supported actions

Send
Send and Wait for Response
Send Template
Upload
Download
Delete

OpenAI supported actions

Create an Assistant
Create a new assistant
Delete an Assistant
Delete an assistant from the account
List Assistants
List assistants in the organization
Message an Assistant
Send messages to an assistant
Update an Assistant
Update an existing assistant
Message a Model
Create a completion with GPT 3, 4, etc.
Classify Text for Violations
Check whether content complies with usage policies
Analyze Image
Take in images and answer questions about them
Generate an Image
Creates an image from a text prompt
Generate Audio
Creates audio from a text prompt
Transcribe a Recording
Transcribes audio into the text
Translate a Recording
Translate audio into the text in the english language
Delete a File
Delete a file from the server
List Files
Returns a list of files that belong to the user's organization
Upload a File
Upload a file that can be used across various endpoints

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