For questions about the WhatsApp protocol (like how to send a specific type of
message), you can also use the WhatsApp protocol Q&A section on GitHub
discussions.
Usage
The godoc includes docs for all methods and event types.
There's also a simple example at the top.
Also see mdtest for a CLI tool you can easily try out whatsmeow with.
Features
Most core features are already present:
Sending messages to private chats and groups (both text and media)
Receiving all messages
Managing groups and receiving group change events
Joining via invite messages, using and creating invite links
Sending and receiving typing notifications
Sending and receiving delivery and read receipts
Reading and writing app state (contact list, chat pin/mute status, etc)
Sending and handling retry receipts if message decryption fails
Sending status messages (experimental, may not work for large contact lists)
Things that are not yet implemented:
Sending broadcast list messages (this is not supported on WhatsApp web either)