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whatsapp-send

Send transactional WhatsApp messages via the TimelinesAI public API.

3|2|Updated Apr 13, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#messaging#api#whatsapp#customer-support#transactional
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InitechSoftware/openclaw-whatsapp-skills --skill whatsapp-send-initechsoftware
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: whatsapp-send
Source: https://github.com/InitechSoftware/openclaw-whatsapp-skills/tree/main/skills/whatsapp-send
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InitechSoftware/openclaw-whatsapp-skills --skill whatsapp-send-initechsoftware

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires curl, jq, python3.

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual effort of sending transactional WhatsApp messages by providing a reliable, UTF-8 safe interface to the TimelinesAI API.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-mode Sending: Send messages via phone number for new contacts or via chat ID for existing conversations.
  • UTF-8 Safety: Ensures complex characters like emojis and smart quotes are transmitted without corruption by using file-based payload handling.
  • Use Case: Automatically send order confirmations, shipping updates, or appointment reminders directly from your agent to your customers.

Quick Start

Use the whatsapp-send skill to send a message to phone number +15550200 with the text Your order has been shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions about whatsapp-send

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate transactional WhatsApp messaging via an API?▼

You can automate transactional WhatsApp messaging by sending event-triggered messages through the TimelinesAI public API, which handles UTF-8 safe payload delivery for order confirmations and appointment reminders.

Can I send WhatsApp messages to new contacts using just a phone number?▼

Yes, you can initiate WhatsApp messages to new contacts using a phone number, or reply to existing conversations via chat ID, providing flexible multi-mode sending through the TimelinesAI API.

Why do my emojis and smart quotes get corrupted when sending WhatsApp API messages?▼

Character corruption occurs without UTF-8 safety enforcement, so this skill uses file-based payload handling to ensure complex characters like emojis and smart quotes transmit cleanly through the API.

Do I need a TimelinesAI API key to send automated WhatsApp messages?▼

Yes, a valid TimelinesAI API key is required to authenticate and send transactional WhatsApp messages, with optional JID guardrails available for multi-number workspace compliance.

What dependencies are required to run this WhatsApp automation skill?▼

You need curl, jq, and python3 installed in your environment to execute the file-based payload handling and API requests for sending transactional WhatsApp messages.

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