Create an AI chatbot for WhatsApp with Whapi.Cloud and OpenAI GPT-3.5

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Built by Jason Mitchell Jason Mitchell
Created on June 09, 2026

Description

How it works:
• Receives WhatsApp messages via webhook from Whapi.Cloud
• Routes commands: AI chat (/ai), numeric commands (1-9), or help menu
• Sends responses: text, images, documents, videos, contacts, product info
• Manages WhatsApp groups: create, send messages, list groups
• Integrates with OpenAI ChatGPT for AI-powered conversations

Set up steps:
Setup takes ~5-10 minutes. Import the workflow, configure Whapi.Cloud credentials (token from dashboard), set up webhook URL in Whapi.Cloud settings, and optionally add OpenAI API key for AI chat. Activate the workflow and start receiving messages.

Key features:
• No Meta restrictions or approval
• Visual no-code workflow - easy to customize
• Production-ready with error handling
• Well-documented with sticky notes inside the workflow

Perfect for businesses, developers, and automation enthusiasts who want WhatsApp automation without coding.

Nodes Used (2)

HTTP Request
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest
OpenAI
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi