What you can do with the n8n integration
n8n is the leading open-source workflow automation tool. There is no dedicated Whautomate node inside n8n yet, but you can connect to Whautomate using n8n's built-in HTTP Request node to call the Whautomate REST API and the Webhook trigger node to receive Whautomate webhooks - giving you full access to the platform on self-hosted or cloud n8n.
Best for security-conscious teams (healthcare, finance, government) that need data residency and on-prem hosting, and for developers who want a powerful, scriptable automation engine with code nodes alongside no-code blocks.
Common automations teams build:
- Push WhatsApp contacts and conversations into a self-hosted CRM like SuiteCRM, EspoCRM or a custom Postgres store
- Sync Whautomate appointments to Google Calendar, Outlook, Nextcloud Calendar or an internal scheduler
- Forward high-priority messages to Slack, Microsoft Teams, Mattermost or Rocket.Chat
- Backfill contacts and conversations to Postgres, MySQL, BigQuery or Snowflake for analytics inside your VPC
- Trigger an OpenAI, Anthropic or self-hosted Llama summary on each new conversation and write the result back to Whautomate via the REST API
- Send Whautomate WhatsApp messages when a Typeform, Tally or self-hosted form submission lands
- Push successful payments into QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books or a self-hosted ERP
- Run cron-scheduled jobs that nudge stale leads, recover dormant subscribers or generate daily WhatsApp digests
Key features
Self-host or cloud
Run n8n on your own infrastructure or use n8n Cloud.
Data residency
Keep WhatsApp data inside your VPC or country - perfect for healthcare, finance and public sector.
REST API via HTTP node
Use n8n's HTTP Request node to call any Whautomate REST API endpoint - send messages, manage contacts, trigger broadcasts and more.
Webhook trigger node
Use n8n's Webhook node and point a Whautomate webhook at it to fire workflows on every Whautomate event.
Code nodes
Drop JavaScript or Python steps anywhere in the workflow for transforms or custom logic.
400+ integrations
Combine Whautomate with databases, queues, AI APIs, SaaS apps and the rest of the n8n ecosystem.
How to connect n8n to Whautomate
Install n8n
Self-host with Docker or sign up for n8n Cloud.
Pick your trigger
For Whautomate-triggered flows, drop in n8n's Webhook node and paste its URL into a Whautomate webhook.
Add an HTTP Request node
For Whautomate-actioned flows, add the HTTP Request node, set it to the relevant Whautomate REST API endpoint and add your API key as a header.
Build, test, deploy
Drag-and-drop transforms, code steps and conditions, then activate the workflow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a dedicated Whautomate node in n8n?
Not at the moment. You connect Whautomate using n8n's built-in HTTP Request node (to call the Whautomate REST API) and the Webhook trigger node (to receive Whautomate webhooks). This gives you full access to every Whautomate endpoint and event.
Why pick n8n over Zapier or Pabbly?
Choose n8n when you need self-hosting, data residency, code nodes, or unlimited workflows on your own infrastructure - particularly for healthcare, finance and government use cases where customer data cannot leave your VPC.
What can I do with the Whautomate REST API in n8n?
Anything the API supports - send WhatsApp messages, create or update contacts, apply tags, trigger broadcasts, book appointments, manage classes and more. See the REST API integration page for the full list of endpoint categories.
Where do I get my Whautomate API key?
In Whautomate, go to Integrations → REST API and click "New API Key". Add it as a request header (or as an n8n credential) on the HTTP Request node.