Find a bot that interests you on GitHub. For a simple starting point, you can use a lightweight bot built with the Baileys library. Clone the repository and navigate into the project folder:
Create a new file called whatsapp-bot.js using your favorite text editor or IDE. Add the following code to the file:
Open Termux and wait for the installation bootstrap to complete. Step 2: Update Core Packages
GitHub contains numerous open-source WhatsApp bot repositories. Popular frameworks include those built on (a multi-device WhatsApp Web API wrapper) or whatsapp-web.js . Look for repositories with keywords like whatsapp-bot-baileys or termux-whatsapp-bot .
Once paired, the bot creates a session folder (usually named session/ or auth_info_multi/ ) containing authentication tokens. This ensures you do not have to re-scan the QR code every time you restart the script. Step 5: Ensuring 24/7 Uptime (Process Management)
To connect the bot to your WhatsApp account, you must generate a session connection.
Replace your_account_sid , your_auth_token , your_business_phone_number , and user_phone_number with your actual Twilio account credentials and phone numbers.
Before using a third‑party WhatsApp bot, keep the following in mind:
Most bots come with a prefix like ! or . . Try typing these in your WhatsApp chat to test the bot: .menu — Displays all available features. .sticker — Converts an image into a sticker. .alive — Checks if the bot is responding.
# Update and upgrade core packages pkg update && pkg upgrade -y # Grant storage permissions to Termux termux-setup-storage # Install essential tools pkg install git nodejs ffmpeg imagemagick libwebp -y Use code with caution. Why these packages are necessary: Clones the bot repository from GitHub. nodejs: Executes the JavaScript-based bot code.
: Known for easy deployment and "Pair Code" linking, which avoids the need for a second device to scan a QR code. ⚠️ Important Considerations
To edit the bot’s owner name or prefix, you usually need to edit the config.js or settings.json file: nano config.js Use code with caution. (Press Ctrl+O to save and Ctrl+X to exit.) Pro Tips for Termux Bot Hosting 1. Prevent Termux from Sleeping