WhatsApp automation gets more flexible when you self-host the stack.
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WhatsApp automation gets more flexible when you self-host the stack. In this guide, Achiya shows you how to use n8n and WAHA to build bots that respond to messages, trigger workflows, and more. He covers setup, APIs, automation logic, and deployment workflows along the way. https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-build-a-self-hosted-whatsapp-bot-with-n8n-and-waha/
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