A robust WhatsApp automation engine for managing instances, sending interactive messages, and integrating AI chatbots.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install evolution-api
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install evolution-api using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation?
Evolution API v2.3 is a high-performance messaging gateway designed to facilitate complete WhatsApp automation. As a primary choice for developers using Openclaw Skills, it provides a unified interface to manage multiple instances, handle complex message types like polls and buttons, and maintain group interactions. It serves as a bridge between the WhatsApp ecosystem and your backend services, ensuring reliable delivery and extensive customization.
This skill excels at integrating diverse chatbot technologies including Typebot, OpenAI, and N8N directly into your communication workflows. By utilizing Openclaw Skills to deploy Evolution API v2.3, teams can create sophisticated auto-responders, sync chats with platforms like Chatwoot, and leverage S3 storage for media management, all through a developer-friendly REST API.
Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation Use Cases
- Automating customer service by deploying AI-driven assistants across multiple WhatsApp instances.
- Sending transactional notifications, media-rich alerts, and marketing broadcasts with controlled delays.
- Synchronizing messaging data with CRM systems via native Chatwoot and webhook integrations within Openclaw Skills.
- Managing community engagement through automated group creation and participant administration.
- Building interactive experiences using WhatsApp status updates, polls, and list messages.
How Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation Works
- Initialize the environment by setting the API URL and administrative global keys for your Openclaw Skills setup.
- Create a new messaging instance and pair it with a physical device using the provided QR code or pairing code.
- Configure instance-specific settings such as webhooks, proxy servers, or S3 storage for handling media files.
- Define chatbot triggers and session parameters to automate responses using external LLMs or flow-based builders.
- Dispatch messages and manage chat state through structured REST endpoints while monitoring delivery events via webhooks or message queues.
Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation Setup
Configure your environment variables to integrate with your Openclaw Skills deployment:
# Define your connection parameters
EVO_API_URL="http://localhost:8080"
EVO_GLOBAL_KEY="your-global-admin-key"
EVO_INSTANCE="my-bot"
EVO_API_KEY="your-instance-token"
Create your instance via CLI:
curl -X POST "$EVO_API_URL/instance/create" \
-H "apikey: $EVO_GLOBAL_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"instanceName": "my-bot", "qrcode": true, "integration": "WHATSAPP-BAILEYS"}'
Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation Data Schema & Taxonomy
Evolution API v2.3 organizes data into specific resource entities to ensure clarity across Openclaw Skills workflows:
| Resource | Description | Metadata Key |
|---|---|---|
| Instance | Connection state, QR data, and auth tokens | instanceName |
| Message | Content payloads (text, media, polls, buttons) | remoteJid |
| Chatbot | Configuration for Typebot, OpenAI, or Dify | botType |
| Webhook | Event subscription lists and target URLs | events |
| Settings | Privacy, presence, and call rejection rules | alwaysOnline |
Evolution API v2.3 WhatsApp Automation Advanced Features
- Multi-transport event system supporting Webhooks, WebSocket, RabbitMQ, SQS, NATS, and Pusher.
- Native chatbot integrations for Typebot, OpenAI Assistant, Dify, Flowise, and N8N.
- Advanced messaging capabilities including Round Video (PTV), interactive Lists, and ephemeral message toggles.
- Comprehensive group management for promoting members, updating subjects, and revoking invite codes.
- Enterprise-ready storage support for S3 and MinIO to persist and retrieve media assets within Openclaw Skills.
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