whatsapp.chat.1.mp4

This project provides a step-by-step guide and code samples for creating a WhatsApp bot using the Meta (formerly Facebook) Cloud API with Python and Flask. The bot allows users to send and receive messages on WhatsApp and integrates AI to generate intelligent responses.

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

Meta developer account

Python installed on your machine

Familiarity with Python programming

Flask installed (pip install Flask)

Ngrok for exposing your local server to the internet

To get started with this project, follow these steps:

Clone this repository to your local machine.

Set up a Meta developer account if you haven't already.

Install the required Python dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt.

Follow the instructions in the Step-by-Step Instructions section below.

Follow these steps to create and deploy your WhatsApp bot:

Select phone numbers for your bot.

Send messages using the Meta Cloud API.

Configure webhooks to receive messages in real-time.

Integrate AI to generate intelligent responses.

Add a phone number to your bot for production use.

For detailed instructions and code samples, refer to the full guide.

Security is crucial when working with webhooks. Make sure to implement verification and payload validation as outlined in the Understanding Webhook Security section of the guide.

Explore the Meta Cloud API documentation to learn more about its features and how to build advanced functionalities into your WhatsApp bot. Check out the official documentation for more information.