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Overview

This node operation "Start Typing" under the resource "Chatting" is designed to signal the start of typing in a chat session. It is useful in chat automation workflows where you want to indicate to the recipient that a message is being composed, enhancing the interactivity and user experience in chat applications.

Use Case Examples

  1. In a customer support chatbot, use this operation to show the agent is typing before sending a response.
  2. In a messaging automation system, trigger the typing indicator to simulate a human-like interaction.

Properties

Name Meaning
Session The chat session identifier to specify which chat session the typing indicator applies to.
Chat Id The identifier of the chat where the typing indicator should be shown.
Request Options Additional options to control request behavior such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout duration.

Output

JSON

  • session - The session identifier used in the request.
  • chatId - The chat identifier where typing was started.
  • status - The status or result of the start typing request.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key or authentication token to connect to the chat service.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues include invalid session or chat IDs causing request failures.
  • Timeout errors if the server does not respond within the specified timeout period.
  • SSL certificate validation errors if the server's SSL certificate is invalid or untrusted; can be bypassed by enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues'.
  • Proxy misconfiguration leading to connection failures.

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