WhiskeySockets/Baileys

Socket-based TS/JavaScript API for WhatsApp Web

11k Stars3.3k Forks344 Open Issues11k WatchersJavaScriptMIT

Review Readiness

This repository page is useful for visitors, but Git-Stars keeps it out of search indexing until more original evidence and comparison context are available.

review score

Needs original analysis

Decision Snapshot

Problem solved

It provides a programmatic way to interact with WhatsApp Web, enabling automation and custom integrations that are not officially supported by WhatsApp's API.

Deployment reality

The available setup signal starts with: npm install baileys. Treat this as a starting point, then ask Codex or Claude to inspect the README, environment variables, runtime version, and deployment target before production use.

Commercial use

The recorded license is MIT. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.

Capability ceiling

WhiskeySockets/Baileys still needs a clearer capability analysis. Use the metadata as a discovery signal, not as a production recommendation.

Source and compliance noteLast synced: Aug 8, 2026

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Original GitHub source Methodology Editorial Policy

Editorial Evaluation

WhiskeySockets/Baileys is tracked as a JavaScript project in the Developer Tool, Automation, UI Framework area. This evaluation combines public GitHub metadata, category signals, short source summaries, and Git-Stars editorial rules rather than copying project documentation.

Momentum check: the repository has 11k total stars, with +0 today, +110 this week, and +0 this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.

Maintenance check: current activity is Active; the latest push was 16 days ago, and the open issue queue is 344, about 3.23% of total stars. Treat this as an adoption signal, not a substitute for engineering due diligence.

Adoption check: 3.3k forks and 11k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: MIT. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.

Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need JavaScript teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling. Be cautious when you have low tolerance for large unresolved issue queues.

Source check: Git-Stars currently has 2 explicit source reference(s) for this report and a recent growth signal of 208. Follow the original GitHub repository for final install, security, and release information.

Evidence Checklist

Analysis

Limited

Needs stronger original analysis before indexing.

Sources

Ready

Repository metadata and README/source references are attached.

License

Ready

MIT is recorded for review.

Maintenance

Ready

Recent activity is visible in repository metadata.

Alternatives

Ready

Enough nearby projects exist for comparison.

Best For

JavaScript teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling
teams that prefer mature projects with broad adoption signals
use cases where recent maintenance matters

Avoid When

you have low tolerance for large unresolved issue queues
you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA

Adoption Signals

Momentum

11k Stars

Reuse

3.3k Forks

Attention

11k Watchers

Maintenance

active

License

MIT

Open issues

344

Overview

Baileys is a WebSockets-based TypeScript library for interacting with the WhatsApp Web API, enabling developers to build custom WhatsApp integrations.

Key Features

- WebSockets-based communication for real-time messaging - Full TypeScript support with type definitions - Supports sending and receiving messages, media, and more

Tool Positioning

Developer Tool

Tools that improve coding, testing, build, and local workflow

Automation

Workflow automation, integration glue, and orchestration

UI Framework

Frontend frameworks, design systems, and interface libraries

Quick Start

npm install baileys

View on GitHub Project Homepage

Project Activity

Health Score

Active

Commit Activity

Jan 12, 2022

Created

Aug 6, 2026

Last push

Source Trail

GitHub repository metadata

metadata

GitHub README

readme_summary

Star History

+15

Today's growth

+103

7-day growth

+208

30-day growth

Jul 31, 2026Aug 8, 2026

Community Health

3.3k

Forks

344

Open

11k

Watchers

Owner

WhiskeySockets

GitHub profile

Topics & Language

JavaScriptbun deno nodejs reverse-engineering typescript websockets whatsapp-web ws

Ecosystem & Usage

GitHub Repository Project Website Search on npm

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Repository Standards

✓

License

✓

Forked

✓ Active

Maintained

WhiskeySockets/Baileys

Socket-based TS/JavaScript API for WhatsApp Web

11k Stars3.3k Forks344 Open Issues11k WatchersJavaScriptMIT

Developer Tool Automation UI Framework

Review Readiness

This repository page is useful for visitors, but Git-Stars keeps it out of search indexing until more original evidence and comparison context are available.

review score

Needs original analysis

Decision Snapshot

Problem solved

It provides a programmatic way to interact with WhatsApp Web, enabling automation and custom integrations that are not officially supported by WhatsApp's API.

Deployment reality

Commercial use

The recorded license is MIT. This is a useful commercial-use signal, but teams should still verify license text, dependencies, model/API terms, and trademark constraints.

Capability ceiling

WhiskeySockets/Baileys still needs a clearer capability analysis. Use the metadata as a discovery signal, not as a production recommendation.

Source and compliance noteLast synced: Aug 8, 2026

Original GitHub source Methodology Editorial Policy

Editorial Evaluation

Momentum check: the repository has 11k total stars, with +0 today, +110 this week, and +0 this month. These growth windows help distinguish durable adoption from short-lived visibility spikes.

Adoption check: 3.3k forks and 11k watchers suggest how often the project is reused or followed. License signal: MIT. Always verify license compatibility before commercial or internal use.

Practical fit: this project is most relevant when you need JavaScript teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling. Be cautious when you have low tolerance for large unresolved issue queues.

Evidence Checklist

Analysis

Limited

Needs stronger original analysis before indexing.

Sources

Ready

Repository metadata and README/source references are attached.

License

Ready

MIT is recorded for review.

Maintenance

Ready

Recent activity is visible in repository metadata.

Alternatives

Ready

Enough nearby projects exist for comparison.

Best For

JavaScript teams evaluating ecosystem-native tooling
teams that prefer mature projects with broad adoption signals
use cases where recent maintenance matters

Avoid When

you have low tolerance for large unresolved issue queues
you need a legal review, security audit, or production SLA

Adoption Signals

Momentum

11k Stars

Reuse

3.3k Forks

Attention

11k Watchers

Maintenance

active

License

MIT

Open issues

344

Overview

Baileys is a WebSockets-based TypeScript library for interacting with the WhatsApp Web API, enabling developers to build custom WhatsApp integrations.

Key Features

- WebSockets-based communication for real-time messaging - Full TypeScript support with type definitions - Supports sending and receiving messages, media, and more

Tool Positioning

Developer Tool

Tools that improve coding, testing, build, and local workflow

Automation

Workflow automation, integration glue, and orchestration

UI Framework

Frontend frameworks, design systems, and interface libraries

Quick Start

npm install baileys

View on GitHub Project Homepage

Project Activity

Health Score

Active

Commit Activity

Jan 12, 2022

Created

Aug 6, 2026

Last push

Source Trail

GitHub repository metadata

metadata

GitHub README

readme_summary

Star History

+15

Today's growth

+103

7-day growth

+208

30-day growth

Jul 31, 2026Aug 8, 2026

Community Health

3.3k

Forks

344

Open

11k

Watchers

Owner

WhiskeySockets

GitHub profile

Topics & Language

JavaScriptbun deno nodejs reverse-engineering typescript websockets whatsapp-web ws

Ecosystem & Usage

GitHub Repository Project Website Search on npm

Alternatives & Comparison

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The library for web and native user interfaces.

247k

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The agent harness performance optimization system. Skills, instincts, memory, security, and research-first development for Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, Cursor and beyond.

240k

trekhleb/javascript-algorithms

📝 Algorithms and data structures implemented in JavaScript with explanations and links to further readings

196k

Snailclimb/JavaGuide

Java 面试 & 后端通用面试指南，覆盖计算机基础、数据库、分布式、高并发、系统设计与 AI 应用开发

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airbnb/javascript

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License

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