- JavaScript
- Python
Installing the SDK
1
Install the SDK
- Bun
- pnpm
- npm
- Yarn
2
Initialize the Client
Sending a WhatsApp Message
Send rich WhatsApp content to your users with automatic fallback to SMS when WhatsApp is not available.WhatsApp messages require the recipient to have WhatsApp installed and active. If WhatsApp is not available, you can configure automatic fallback to SMS.
Response
Unique identifier for the sent WhatsApp message, used for tracking delivery status.
Request metadata including ID, timestamp, and API version.
Typing Indicators
Show typing indicators to create a more interactive messaging experience.Start typing indicator:Response
Current status of the typing indicator action (e.g., “started”, “stopped”).
Request metadata including ID, timestamp, and API version.
Parameters
whatsapp.send(params)
The recipient’s phone number in E.164 format (e.g., “+1234567890”).
The message content to send via WhatsApp.
Optional leased phone number to use as the sender. Must be a number you have leased from Contiguity.
Fallback configuration for when WhatsApp is not available.
Array of attachment URLs to include with the message. Supports images and other media.
whatsapp.typing(params)
The recipient’s phone number in E.164 format (e.g., “+1234567890”).
The typing indicator action. Options:
"start"
to show typing, "stop"
to hide typing.Optional leased phone number to use as the sender.