Overview

This node sends an image as a status update in a messaging or social platform session. It is useful for sharing visual content with contacts as a status, similar to posting a story or status update in social media apps. For example, a user can send a photo with a caption to selected contacts or broadcast it to all contacts in a session.

Use Case Examples

1. Sending a photo status update with a caption to specific contacts.
2. Broadcasting an image status to all contacts in a session without a caption.

Properties

Output

JSON

• statusId - Identifier of the sent status update.
• session - The session name where the status was sent.
• file
  • mimetype - MIME type of the sent image file.
  • filename - Filename of the sent image file.
  • url - URL of the sent image file.
• caption - Caption text sent with the image status.
• contacts - List of contacts to whom the status was sent.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential or authentication token to access the messaging platform's API for sending status updates.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the session name is valid and active; invalid sessions will cause errors.
• The file property must be a valid JSON object with correct mimetype, filename, and accessible URL; otherwise, the image will not be sent.
• If contacts are specified, they must be valid and reachable; invalid contacts may cause partial or complete failure.
• Network issues or proxy misconfiguration can cause request failures; verify proxy settings if used.
• SSL certificate validation errors can be bypassed by enabling 'Ignore SSL Issues', but this is insecure and should be used cautiously.
• Timeouts can occur if the server is slow or unresponsive; increase the timeout setting if needed.