# WAHA (WhatsApp HTTP API)

> Self-hosted REST API for WhatsApp automations and integrations

WAHA is an open-source WhatsApp HTTP and REST API service designed for self-hosting. It allows developers to send and receive messages, media, and build automated workflows without relying directly on official cloud API restrictions.

Website: https://opensourceprojects.dev/post/1953048444139970647

## What it is for

- Send automated WhatsApp alerts and notifications from a backend service
- Build custom customer service chatbots on WhatsApp
- Integrate WhatsApp messaging into internal tools and webhooks

## Features

- REST HTTP API for WhatsApp actions
- Webhooks for incoming messages and status events
- Self-hosted deployment via Docker
- Support for sending text, media, and interactive messages
- Open-source under Apache-2.0 license

## Pricing

Open source. Free and open source (Apache-2.0)

## Details

- Type: Article or course
- Category: [Development](https://xiry.app/topics/development.md)
- Open source: yes
- Platforms: Self-hosted, API, Linux
- For: Developers and system administrators needing WhatsApp automation
- Alternative to: Twilio WhatsApp API, Green API
- Tags: whatsapp, rest api, automation, messaging, self hosted, developer tools

## Why it was saved

- [@GithubProjects, 6 August 2025](https://x.com/GithubProjects/status/1953051169414344924): Contextual explanation of WAHA

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Updated 10 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/waha-whatsapp-http-api

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