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Automate WhatsApp with Python Using Playwright and whatsplay
A new Python library, whatsplay, wraps Playwright to automate WhatsApp Web with stable selectors that don't break on updates. The tool lets you send messages, monitor chats, and trigger alerts like price checks. It includes 34 tests and supports persistent QR login sessions.
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Useful for developers building lightweight bots, but note that automating WhatsApp violates its ToS and may risk account bans.
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