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Interactive Messages

Interactive messages allow you to send rich message templates that enable users to interact with your bot through buttons, lists, and other UI elements.

Types of Interactive Messages​

The Python WhatsApp Bot supports several types of interactive messages:

Reply Buttons​

Simple buttons that users can tap to send a predefined message back to your bot.

Action Lists​

Dropdown-style lists that allow users to select from multiple options.

Product Catalogs​

Showcase products from your catalog with images and descriptions.

Implementation​

To send an interactive message:

from python_whatsapp_bot import InteractiveMessage

# Create an interactive message with reply buttons
interactive_msg = InteractiveMessage(
    recipient_id="whatsapp_phone_number",
    header="Choose an option:",
    body="Please select one of the following options",
    footer="Powered by Python WhatsApp Bot",
    buttons=[
        {"type": "reply", "reply": {"id": "opt1", "title": "Option 1"}},
        {"type": "reply", "reply": {"id": "opt2", "title": "Option 2"}}
    ]
)

# Send the message
await client.send_interactive_message(interactive_msg)

For handling user interactions with these messages, see the Message Handlers section.