Venom is a framework for building WhatsApp bots and automation using JavaScript and TypeScript.
Venom solves the problem of programmatically controlling WhatsApp by providing a clean API that interfaces with WhatsApp Web through browser automation. The framework handles session management automatically, saving authentication state so bots can restart without requiring users to re-scan QR codes. It supports a wide range of messaging capabilities including text, images, videos, documents, audio, stickers, locations, and polls, along with features for group management, chat operations, profile access, and media downloads. The tool includes event listeners for building reactive bots and offers advanced configuration options for controlling browser behavior and session handling.
Venom suits developers building customer service bots, chatbots with AI integration, or any WhatsApp automation at scale. It requires Node.js 18 or later and automatically downloads Chromium on installation. The framework is positioned as a complete automation platform rather than a minimal library, making it appropriate for both simple chatbots and enterprise-scale solutions. The README does not compare Venom to alternative WhatsApp automation tools.
The project maintains an active build pipeline with automated testing. Documentation is available and kept current. The codebase is written in TypeScript, providing type safety for developers. Session resilience features are built in to handle disconnections gracefully and keep bots running through network interruptions.
