Automate-WhatsApp-with-Selenium

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Facebook’s WhatsApp is almost universal as the messaging service of choice on our mobile devices, with over 2 billion users worldwide. In this session, we’ll show you how to schedule and automate message sending to multiple people on WhatsApp using the Selenium web framework. Selenium is a very powerful library for browser automation and we will use its Chrome driver capabilities through Python to set up a bridge to WhatsApp’s desktop version. Prerequisites: . Python (https://www.python.org/down

860Updated 4d ago

Intermediate30min to implementmarketing

Saves ~5 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/The-Assembly/Automate-WhatsApp-with-Selenium.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

The Automate-WhatsApp-with-Selenium skill enables users to schedule and automate message sending on WhatsApp, leveraging the power of the Selenium web framework. By utilizing Python and Selenium's Chrome driver capabilities, this skill allows for seamless integration with WhatsApp's desktop version, making it possible to reach multiple contacts efficiently. This automation can be particularly beneficial for marketing teams looking to enhance their outreach without the manual effort typically required for messaging. Key benefits of this skill include significant time savings in communication processes, especially for marketers who often need to send bulk messages or reminders. By automating these tasks, users can focus on more strategic initiatives rather than repetitive messaging. Although the exact time savings are not quantified, the ability to schedule messages in advance can lead to increased productivity and efficiency, allowing teams to engage with their audience at optimal times. This skill is ideal for developers, product managers, and AI practitioners who operate within marketing departments or roles that require frequent communication with customers or stakeholders. For example, a marketing manager could use this skill to automate reminders for upcoming webinars or product launches, ensuring that their audience is consistently informed without the need for manual follow-ups. Additionally, teams can utilize this automation for customer engagement, sending personalized messages based on user behavior or preferences. With an intermediate difficulty level, users will need a basic understanding of Python to implement this skill effectively. The skill requires the installation of Selenium and the Chrome driver, making it accessible for those familiar with web automation. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-first workflows, integrating automation tools like this one into daily operations can enhance overall efficiency and responsiveness, positioning teams to better meet the demands of their audience.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/The-Assembly/Automate-WhatsApp-with-Selenium

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

I want to automate sending WhatsApp messages using Selenium and Python. Here's what I need: [NUMBER_OF_MESSAGES], [MESSAGE_CONTENT], [RECIPIENT_LIST], and [SCHEDULE]. Can you guide me through the process step by step?

Example Output

## WhatsApp Automation with Selenium

### Step 1: Install Required Libraries

```python
pip install selenium webdriver-manager
```

### Step 2: Set Up Chrome Driver

```python
from selenium import webdriver
from selenium.webdriver.chrome.service import Service
from webdriver_manager.chrome import ChromeDriverManager

# Set up Chrome driver
service = Service(ChromeDriverManager().install())
driver = webdriver.Chrome(service=service)
```

### Step 3: Log In to WhatsApp Web

```python
driver.get('https://web.whatsapp.com/')
# Manually scan the QR code to log in
```

### Step 4: Send Messages

```python
from selenium.webdriver.common.by import By
from selenium.webdriver.common.keys import Keys

# Function to send messages
def send_message(contact_name, message):
    search_box = driver.find_element(By.XPATH, '//div[@contenteditable=