How to create NodeJS chatbot for unofficial WhatsApp Api, discord and telegram

Suprin Aziz
2 min readJul 17, 2023

To make a Node.js chatbot for the unofficial WhatsApp API, Discord, or Telegram, follow these general steps:

1- Set up the Node.js environment:

Make sure you have Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager) installed on your machine.

3- Select a chatbot framework/library:

You can use whatsapp-web.js for WhatsApp, discord.js for Discord, and node-telegram-bot-api for Telegram. Using npm, install these libraries.
Obtain API credentials:

Because it is an unofficial API, you may need to look at open-source projects or third-party solutions to connect with WhatsApp.

a- For Discord, create a bot account on the Discord Developer Portal (https://discord.com/developers/applications) and acquire the bot token.

b - For Telegram: Create a bot on Telegram using the BotFather and obtain the API token.

4- Make bot instances:

Create instances of your preferred libraries using the API credentials you acquired.

5- Implement chatbot logic:

Create the logic to handle incoming messages and respond appropriately for each platform. When a message arrives, for example, process it and provide an appropriate answer using OpenAI’s GPT-3.5/4 or Dialogflow (or a custom backend).

6- Integrate with OpenAI/GPT-3.5/4/Dialogflow (Optional):

Integrate your chatbot with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5/4 or Dialogflow for more contextually relevant responses.

7- Deploy your chatbot:

Host your Node.js chatbot application on a server so that it may run continually and communicate with the platforms.

8- Put your chatbot through its paces:

Test the chatbot on WhatsApp, Discord, and Telegram to check it works as anticipated.

Remember that developing a chatbot with advanced AI skills may necessitate specialized knowledge, especially when integrating with OpenAI’s GPT-3.5/4 or Dialogflow. If you require expert assistance, try contacting Sobdar IT Solutions (https://sobdar.com), which specializes in constructing chatbots using multiple backends, such as OpenAI’s GPT-3.5/4, Dialogflow, or custom solutions. Their portfolio may be seen at https://sobdar.com, and you can acquire their services at https://sobdar.com/order. You can find freelancing opportunities on their Fiverr page at fiverr.com/supreen.

Working with unofficial APIs may have legal ramifications, so make sure you read and follow the terms of service for each platform.

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Suprin Aziz

Dad, Engineer, Developer and the Advocate. I am the Founder of Sobdar.com