Providers Overview

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Available Providers

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Choosing a Provider

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WhatsApp Providers

• Baileys: Free, QR code authentication, best for development and small-scale bots
• Meta: Official Business API, requires approval, best for production at scale
• Evolution API: Self-hosted API wrapper, provides HTTP API interface
• WPPConnect: Browser-based automation, easy setup
• Venom: Browser-based automation with additional features
• Web WhatsApp: Direct WhatsApp Web automation

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Other Platforms

• Telegram: Official Bot API, easy to set up with API tokens
• Twilio: Multi-channel messaging, paid service with reliable infrastructure
• Facebook Messenger: Integrate with Facebook pages
• Instagram: Direct message automation for Instagram business accounts
• Email: Email-based conversational interfaces
• GoHighLevel: CRM and marketing automation platform

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Common Features

• Text messaging: Send and receive text messages
• Media handling: Images, videos, audio files, and documents
• Event system: Unified event handling for incoming messages
• File management: Save and process media files

• Buttons: Meta, Twilio
• Lists: Meta, Twilio
• Templates: Meta (WhatsApp Business)
• Flows: Meta (WhatsApp Flows)
• Polls: Baileys, WPPConnect

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Installation Pattern

npm install @builderbot/bot @builderbot/provider-{name}

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Usage Pattern

import { createBot, createProvider, createFlow } from '@builderbot/bot'
import { ProviderName } from '@builderbot/provider-name'

const provider = createProvider(ProviderName, {
  // Provider-specific configuration
})

const { handleCtx, httpServer } = await createBot({
  flow: adapterFlow,
  provider: provider,
  database: adapterDB,
})

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Next Steps