A comprehensive automation toolkit for sending WhatsApp messages, managing groups, and controlling instances via the GREEN-API gateway.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install green-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 green-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 GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill?
The GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill is a powerful interface designed to bridge the gap between AI agents and the WhatsApp ecosystem. By leveraging the stable GREEN-API gateway, this skill allows Openclaw Skills to perform a wide array of communication tasks, from simple text exchanges to complex group administration and multimedia handling. It eliminates the need for maintaining hardware-heavy connections, providing a cloud-based solution for professional messaging.
This skill is particularly valuable for developers building automated workflows that require reliable mobile communication. It supports the full lifecycle of a WhatsApp session, including instance authorization via QR codes, real-time message polling, and account state monitoring, ensuring your Openclaw Skills remain connected and responsive.
GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill Use Cases
- Deploying automated customer support agents that interact directly with users on WhatsApp.
- Planning and executing broadcast messaging campaigns with built-in rate-limiting safety.
- Programmatically managing community groups, including adding members and promoting admins.
- Synchronizing WhatsApp chat history and media with external CRM or database systems.
How GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill Works
- Authentication begins by calling the connect tool with your instance credentials to validate the session.
- The agent checks the status of the destination phone number to ensure it is active on the WhatsApp network.
- Messaging tools are invoked to send text, documents, locations, or interactive polls to specific chat IDs.
- For inbound communication, the skill manually polls the notification queue to process incoming messages or status updates.
- The workflow concludes with a disconnect command to securely clear session metadata and credentials.
GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill Setup
To get started, you must have an active instance on the GREEN-API platform. Follow these steps to configure the skill:
- Register at console.green-api.com to obtain your
instance_idandapi_token. - If your instance is not yet authorized, use the QR code tool to link your phone.
- Initialize the connection within your environment:
# Establish connection to the gateway
whatsapp_connect --instance_id "1101000001" --api_token "d75bdf467c6fd339d0ebc2..."
GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data around specific identifiers and state objects to ensure compatibility with Openclaw Skills workflows:
| Entity | Identifier Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Chat | [email protected] |
Phone number in international format (e.g., 79876543210@c.us). |
| Group Chat | [email protected] |
Unique group ID (e.g., 120363XXX@g.us). |
| Instance State | string |
Statuses like authorized, blocked, or sleepMode. |
| Media Files | url or base64 |
Supports files up to 100MB for uploads and transfers. |
GREEN-API WhatsApp Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-instance management via the Partner API for scaling communication across multiple accounts.
- Support for interactive polls with customizable options and multiple-answer configurations.
- Advanced message editing and deletion capabilities for managing active conversations.
- Granular webhook and delay settings to customize instance behavior and avoid anti-spam triggers.
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