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messaging-api-messenger

Messaging API client for Messenger

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messaging-api-messenger

Messaging API client for Messenger

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Installation

npm i --save messaging-api-messenger

or

yarn add messaging-api-messenger

Usage

Initialize

const { MessengerClient } = require('messaging-api-messenger');

// get accessToken from facebook developers website
const client = MessengerClient.connect(accessToken);

You can specify version of Facebook Graph API using second argument:

const client = MessengerClient.connect(accessToken, '2.9');

If it is not specified, version 2.11 will be used as default.


API Reference

All methods return a Promise.


Send API - Official Docs

sendRawBody(body)

Send request raw body using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
bodyObjectRaw body to be sent.

Example:

client.sendRawBody({
  recipient: {
    id: USER_ID,
  },
  message: {
    text: 'Hello!',
  },
});

sendMessage(userId, message [, options])

Send messages to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
messageObjectmessage object.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types or tags.

Example:

client.sendMessage(USER_ID, {
  text: 'Hello!',
});

You can specifiy messaging type using options. If messaging_type and tag is not provided, UPDATE will be used as default messaging type.

Example:

client.sendMessage(
  USER_ID,
  {
    text: 'Hello!',
  },
  {
    messaging_type: 'RESPONSE',
  }
);

Available messaging types:

  • UPDATE as default
  • RESPONSE using { messaging_type: 'RESPONSE' } options
  • MESSAGE_TAG using { tag: 'ANY_TAG' } options
  • NON_PROMOTIONAL_SUBSCRIPTION using { messaging_type: 'NON_PROMOTIONAL_SUBSCRIPTION' } options

Content Types - Content types

sendText(userId, text [, options])

Send plain text messages to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
textStringText of the message to be sent.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types or tags.

Example:

client.sendText(USER_ID, 'Hello!', { tag: 'ISSUE_RESOLUTION' });

sendAttachment(userId, attachment [, options])

Send attachment messages to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
attachmentObjectattachment object.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types or tags.

Example:

client.sendAttachment(USER_ID, {
  type: 'image',
  payload: {
    url: 'https://example.com/pic.png',
  },
});

sendAudio(userId, audio [, options])

Send sounds to specified user by uploading them or sharing a URL using the Send API.

sendAudio
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
audioString | Buffer | ReadStream | AttachmentPayloadThe audio to be sent.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

  • Send audio using url string:
client.sendAudio(USER_ID, 'https://example.com/audio.mp3');
  • Use AttachmentPayload to send cached attachment:
client.sendAudio(USER_ID, { attachment_id: '55688' });
  • Use ReadStream created from local file:
const fs = require('fs');

client.sendAudio(USER_ID, fs.createReadStream('audio.mp3'));

sendImage(userId, image [, options])

Send images to specified user by uploading them or sharing a URL using the Send API. Supported formats are jpg, png and gif.

sendImage
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
imageString | Buffer | ReadStream | AttachmentPayloadThe image to be sent.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

  • Send image using url string:
client.sendImage(USER_ID, 'https://example.com/vr.jpg');
  • Use AttachmentPayload to send cached attachment:
client.sendImage(USER_ID, { attachment_id: '55688' });
  • Use ReadStream created from local file:
const fs = require('fs');

client.sendImage(USER_ID, fs.createReadStream('vr.jpg'));

sendVideo(userId, video [, options])

Send videos to specified user by uploading them or sharing a URL using the Send API.

sendVideo
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
videoString | Buffer | ReadStream | AttachmentPayloadThe video to be sent.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

  • Send video using url string:
client.sendVideo(USER_ID, 'https://example.com/video.mp4');
  • Use AttachmentPayload to send cached attachment:
client.sendVideo(USER_ID, { attachment_id: '55688' });
  • Use ReadStream created from local file:
const fs = require('fs');

client.sendVideo(USER_ID, fs.createReadStream('video.mp4'));

sendFile(userId, file [, options])

Send files to specified user by uploading them or sharing a URL using the Send API.

sendFile
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
fileString | Buffer | ReadStream | AttachmentPayloadThe file to be sent.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

  • Send file using url string:
client.sendFile(USER_ID, 'https://example.com/receipt.pdf');
  • Use AttachmentPayload to send cached attachment:
client.sendFile(USER_ID, { attachment_id: '55688' });
  • Use ReadStream created from local file:
const fs = require('fs');

client.sendFile(USER_ID, fs.createReadStream('receipt.pdf'));

Templates - Official Docs

sendTemplate(userId, template [, options])

Send structured message templates to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
templateObjectObject of the template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types or tags.

Example:

client.sendTemplate(USER_ID, {
  template_type: 'button',
  text: 'title',
  buttons: [
    {
      type: 'postback',
      title: 'Start Chatting',
      payload: 'USER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD',
    },
  ],
});

sendButtonTemplate(userId, title, buttons [, options]) - Official Docs

Send button message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendButtonTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
titleStringText that appears above the buttons.
buttonsArray<Object>Array of button. Set of 1-3 buttons that appear as call-to-actions.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendButtonTemplate(USER_ID, 'What do you want to do next?', [
  {
    type: 'web_url',
    url: 'https://petersapparel.parseapp.com',
    title: 'Show Website',
  },
  {
    type: 'postback',
    title: 'Start Chatting',
    payload: 'USER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD',
  },
]);

sendGenericTemplate(userId, elements [, options]) - Official Docs

Send generic message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendGenericTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
elementsArray<Object>Array of element. Data for each bubble in message.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters, such as image_aspect_ratio, messaging types and tags.

Example:

client.sendGenericTemplate(
  USER_ID,
  [
    {
      title: "Welcome to Peter's Hats",
      image_url: 'https://petersfancybrownhats.com/company_image.png',
      subtitle: "We've got the right hat for everyone.",
      default_action: {
        type: 'web_url',
        url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/view?item=103',
        messenger_extensions: true,
        webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
        fallback_url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/',
      },
      buttons: [
        {
          type: 'postback',
          title: 'Start Chatting',
          payload: 'DEVELOPER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD',
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
  { image_aspect_ratio: 'square' }
);

Adding a tag to a message allows you to send it outside the 24+1 window, for a limited number of use cases, per Messenger Platform policy.

Example:

client.sendGenericTemplate(
  USER_ID,
  [
    {
      // ...
    },
  ],
  { tag: 'ISSUE_RESOLUTION' }
);

Available tags:

  • PAIRING_UPDATE
  • APPLICATION_UPDATE
  • ACCOUNT_UPDATE
  • PAYMENT_UPDATE
  • PERSONAL_FINANCE_UPDATE
  • SHIPPING_UPDATE
  • RESERVATION_UPDATE
  • ISSUE_RESOLUTION
  • APPOINTMENT_UPDATE
  • GAME_EVENT
  • TRANSPORTATION_UPDATE
  • FEATURE_FUNCTIONALITY_UPDATE
  • TICKET_UPDATE

sendListTemplate(userId, items, buttons [, options]) - Official Docs

Send list message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendListTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
itemsArray<Object>Array of element. List view elements.
buttonsArray<Object>Array of button. List of buttons associated on the list template message (maximum of 1 button).
optionsObjectOther optional parameters, such as top_element_style and messaging types.

Example:

client.sendListTemplate(
  USER_ID,
  [
    {
      title: 'Classic T-Shirt Collection',
      image_url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/img/collection.png',
      subtitle: 'See all our colors',
      default_action: {
        type: 'web_url',
        url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/shop_collection',
        messenger_extensions: true,
        webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
        fallback_url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/',
      },
      buttons: [
        {
          title: 'View',
          type: 'web_url',
          url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/collection',
          messenger_extensions: true,
          webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
          fallback_url: 'https://peterssendreceiveapp.ngrok.io/',
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
  [
    {
      type: 'postback',
      title: 'View More',
      payload: 'USER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD',
    },
  ],
  { top_element_style: 'compact' }
);

sendOpenGraphTemplate(userId, elements [, options]) - Official Docs

Send open graph message templates to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
elementsArray<Object>Array of element. Only one element is allowed.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendOpenGraphTemplate(USER_ID, [
  {
    url: 'https://open.spotify.com/track/7GhIk7Il098yCjg4BQjzvb',
    buttons: [
      {
        type: 'web_url',
        url: 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickrolling',
        title: 'View More',
      },
    ],
  },
]);

sendMediaTemplate(userId, elements [, options]) - Official Docs

Send media message templates to specified user using the Send API.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
elementsArray<Object>Array of element. Only one element is allowed.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendMediaTemplate(USER_ID, [
  {
    media_type: 'image',
    attachment_id: '1854626884821032',
    buttons: [
      {
        type: 'web_url',
        url: 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickrolling',
        title: 'View Website',
      },
    ],
  },
]);

sendReceiptTemplate(userId, receipt [, options]) - Official Docs

Send receipt message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendReceiptTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
receiptObjectpayload of receipt template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendReceiptTemplate(USER_ID, {
  recipient_name: 'Stephane Crozatier',
  order_number: '12345678902',
  currency: 'USD',
  payment_method: 'Visa 2345',
  order_url: 'http://petersapparel.parseapp.com/order?order_id=123456',
  timestamp: '1428444852',
  elements: [
    {
      title: 'Classic White T-Shirt',
      subtitle: '100% Soft and Luxurious Cotton',
      quantity: 2,
      price: 50,
      currency: 'USD',
      image_url: 'http://petersapparel.parseapp.com/img/whiteshirt.png',
    },
    {
      title: 'Classic Gray T-Shirt',
      subtitle: '100% Soft and Luxurious Cotton',
      quantity: 1,
      price: 25,
      currency: 'USD',
      image_url: 'http://petersapparel.parseapp.com/img/grayshirt.png',
    },
  ],
  address: {
    street_1: '1 Hacker Way',
    street_2: '',
    city: 'Menlo Park',
    postal_code: '94025',
    state: 'CA',
    country: 'US',
  },
  summary: {
    subtotal: 75.0,
    shipping_cost: 4.95,
    total_tax: 6.19,
    total_cost: 56.14,
  },
  adjustments: [
    {
      name: 'New Customer Discount',
      amount: 20,
    },
    {
      name: '$10 Off Coupon',
      amount: 10,
    },
  ],
});

sendAirlineBoardingPassTemplate(userId, attributes [, options]) - Official Docs

Send airline boarding pass message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendAirlineBoardingPassTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
attributesObjectpayload of boarding pass template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendAirlineBoardingPassTemplate(RECIPIENT_ID, {
  intro_message: 'You are checked in.',
  locale: 'en_US',
  boarding_pass: [
    {
      passenger_name: 'SMITH/NICOLAS',
      pnr_number: 'CG4X7U',
      travel_class: 'business',
      seat: '74J',
      auxiliary_fields: [
        {
          label: 'Terminal',
          value: 'T1',
        },
        {
          label: 'Departure',
          value: '30OCT 19:05',
        },
      ],
      secondary_fields: [
        {
          label: 'Boarding',
          value: '18:30',
        },
        {
          label: 'Gate',
          value: 'D57',
        },
        {
          label: 'Seat',
          value: '74J',
        },
        {
          label: 'Sec.Nr.',
          value: '003',
        },
      ],
      logo_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/logo.png',
      header_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/fb/header.png',
      qr_code: 'M1SMITH/NICOLAS  CG4X7U nawouehgawgnapwi3jfa0wfh',
      above_bar_code_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/PLAT.png',
      flight_info: {
        flight_number: 'KL0642',
        departure_airport: {
          airport_code: 'JFK',
          city: 'New York',
          terminal: 'T1',
          gate: 'D57',
        },
        arrival_airport: {
          airport_code: 'AMS',
          city: 'Amsterdam',
        },
        flight_schedule: {
          departure_time: '2016-01-02T19:05',
          arrival_time: '2016-01-05T17:30',
        },
      },
    },
    {
      passenger_name: 'JONES/FARBOUND',
      pnr_number: 'CG4X7U',
      travel_class: 'business',
      seat: '74K',
      auxiliary_fields: [
        {
          label: 'Terminal',
          value: 'T1',
        },
        {
          label: 'Departure',
          value: '30OCT 19:05',
        },
      ],
      secondary_fields: [
        {
          label: 'Boarding',
          value: '18:30',
        },
        {
          label: 'Gate',
          value: 'D57',
        },
        {
          label: 'Seat',
          value: '74K',
        },
        {
          label: 'Sec.Nr.',
          value: '004',
        },
      ],
      logo_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/logo.png',
      header_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/fb/header.png',
      qr_code: 'M1JONES/FARBOUND  CG4X7U nawouehgawgnapwi3jfa0wfh',
      above_bar_code_image_url: 'https://www.example.com/en/PLAT.png',
      flight_info: {
        flight_number: 'KL0642',
        departure_airport: {
          airport_code: 'JFK',
          city: 'New York',
          terminal: 'T1',
          gate: 'D57',
        },
        arrival_airport: {
          airport_code: 'AMS',
          city: 'Amsterdam',
        },
        flight_schedule: {
          departure_time: '2016-01-02T19:05',
          arrival_time: '2016-01-05T17:30',
        },
      },
    },
  ],
});

sendAirlineCheckinTemplate(userId, attributes [, options]) - Official Docs

Send airline checkin message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendAirlineCheckinTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
attributesObjectpayload of checkin template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendAirlineCheckinTemplate(USER_ID, {
  intro_message: 'Check-in is available now.',
  locale: 'en_US',
  pnr_number: 'ABCDEF',
  flight_info: [
    {
      flight_number: 'f001',
      departure_airport: {
        airport_code: 'SFO',
        city: 'San Francisco',
        terminal: 'T4',
        gate: 'G8',
      },
      arrival_airport: {
        airport_code: 'SEA',
        city: 'Seattle',
        terminal: 'T4',
        gate: 'G8',
      },
      flight_schedule: {
        boarding_time: '2016-01-05T15:05',
        departure_time: '2016-01-05T15:45',
        arrival_time: '2016-01-05T17:30',
      },
    },
  ],
  checkin_url: 'https://www.airline.com/check-in',
});

sendAirlineItineraryTemplate(userId, attributes [, options]) - Official Docs

Send airline itinerary message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendAirlineItineraryTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
attributesObjectpayload of itinerary template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendAirlineItineraryTemplate(USER_ID, {
  intro_message: "Here's your flight itinerary.",
  locale: 'en_US',
  pnr_number: 'ABCDEF',
  passenger_info: [
    {
      name: 'Farbound Smith Jr',
      ticket_number: '0741234567890',
      passenger_id: 'p001',
    },
    {
      name: 'Nick Jones',
      ticket_number: '0741234567891',
      passenger_id: 'p002',
    },
  ],
  flight_info: [
    {
      connection_id: 'c001',
      segment_id: 's001',
      flight_number: 'KL9123',
      aircraft_type: 'Boeing 737',
      departure_airport: {
        airport_code: 'SFO',
        city: 'San Francisco',
        terminal: 'T4',
        gate: 'G8',
      },
      arrival_airport: {
        airport_code: 'SLC',
        city: 'Salt Lake City',
        terminal: 'T4',
        gate: 'G8',
      },
      flight_schedule: {
        departure_time: '2016-01-02T19:45',
        arrival_time: '2016-01-02T21:20',
      },
      travel_class: 'business',
    },
    {
      connection_id: 'c002',
      segment_id: 's002',
      flight_number: 'KL321',
      aircraft_type: 'Boeing 747-200',
      travel_class: 'business',
      departure_airport: {
        airport_code: 'SLC',
        city: 'Salt Lake City',
        terminal: 'T1',
        gate: 'G33',
      },
      arrival_airport: {
        airport_code: 'AMS',
        city: 'Amsterdam',
        terminal: 'T1',
        gate: 'G33',
      },
      flight_schedule: {
        departure_time: '2016-01-02T22:45',
        arrival_time: '2016-01-03T17:20',
      },
    },
  ],
  passenger_segment_info: [
    {
      segment_id: 's001',
      passenger_id: 'p001',
      seat: '12A',
      seat_type: 'Business',
    },
    {
      segment_id: 's001',
      passenger_id: 'p002',
      seat: '12B',
      seat_type: 'Business',
    },
    {
      segment_id: 's002',
      passenger_id: 'p001',
      seat: '73A',
      seat_type: 'World Business',
      product_info: [
        {
          title: 'Lounge',
          value: 'Complimentary lounge access',
        },
        {
          title: 'Baggage',
          value: '1 extra bag 50lbs',
        },
      ],
    },
    {
      segment_id: 's002',
      passenger_id: 'p002',
      seat: '73B',
      seat_type: 'World Business',
      product_info: [
        {
          title: 'Lounge',
          value: 'Complimentary lounge access',
        },
        {
          title: 'Baggage',
          value: '1 extra bag 50lbs',
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
  price_info: [
    {
      title: 'Fuel surcharge',
      amount: '1597',
      currency: 'USD',
    },
  ],
  base_price: '12206',
  tax: '200',
  total_price: '14003',
  currency: 'USD',
});

sendAirlineFlightUpdateTemplate(userId, attributes [, options]) - Official Docs

Send airline flight update message templates to specified user using the Send API.

sendAirlineFlightUpdateTemplate
ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
attributesObjectpayload of update template.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters. For example, messaging types.

Example:

client.sendAirlineFlightUpdateTemplate(USER_ID, {
  intro_message: 'Your flight is delayed',
  update_type: 'delay',
  locale: 'en_US',
  pnr_number: 'CF23G2',
  update_flight_info: {
    flight_number: 'KL123',
    departure_airport: {
      airport_code: 'SFO',
      city: 'San Francisco',
      terminal: 'T4',
      gate: 'G8',
    },
    arrival_airport: {
      airport_code: 'AMS',
      city: 'Amsterdam',
      terminal: 'T4',
      gate: 'G8',
    },
    flight_schedule: {
      boarding_time: '2015-12-26T10:30',
      departure_time: '2015-12-26T11:30',
      arrival_time: '2015-12-27T07:30',
    },
  },
});

Quick Replies - Official Docs

Quick Replies

To send messages with quick replies to specified user using the Send API, pass quick_replies option to send message methods, for example, with sendText:

client.sendText(USER_ID, 'Pick a color:', {
  quick_replies: [
    {
      content_type: 'text',
      title: 'Red',
      payload: 'DEVELOPER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD_FOR_PICKING_RED',
    },
  ],
});

with sendImage:

client.sendImage(USER_ID, 'https://example.com/vr.jpg', {
  quick_replies: [
    {
      content_type: 'text',
      title: 'Red',
      payload: 'DEVELOPER_DEFINED_PAYLOAD_FOR_PICKING_RED',
    },
  ],
});

It works with all of send message methods.


Sender Actions - Official Docs

Sender Actions

sendSenderAction(userId, action)

Send sender actions to specified user using the Send API, to let users know you are processing their request.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.
actionStringName of the action.

Example:

client.sendSenderAction(USER_ID, 'typing_on');

markSeen(userId)

Mark last message as read for specified user.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.

Example:

client.markSeen(USER_ID);

typingOn(userId)

Turn typing indicators on for specified user.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.

Example:

client.typingOn(USER_ID);

typingOff(userId)

Turn typing indicators off for specified user.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdString | ObjectPage-scoped user ID of the recipient or recipient object.

Example:

client.typingOff(USER_ID);

Attachment Upload API - Official Docs

Note: Only attachments that were uploaded with the is_reusable property set to true can be sent to other message recipients.

uploadAttachment(type, attachment, options)

Upload specified type attachment using URL address, buffer, or stream.

ParamTypeDescription
typeStringMust be one of `image
attachmentString | Buffer | ReadStreamAttachment to be uploaded.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.
options.is_reusableSet to true to make the saved asset sendable to other message recipients. Defaults to false.
options.filenameRequired when upload from buffer.

Example:

client.uploadAttachment('image', 'http://www.example.com/image.jpg', {
  is_reusable: true,
});

Or using read stream:

const fs = require('fs');

client.uploadAttachment('image', fs.createReadStream('image.jpg'), {
  is_reusable: true,
});

Or using buffer:

client.uploadAttachment('image', buffer, {
  is_reusable: true,
  filename: 'image.jpg',
});

uploadAudio(audio, options)

Upload audio attachment using URL address, buffer, or stream.

ParamTypeDescription
audioString | Buffer | ReadStreamThe audio to be uploaded.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.

Example:

client.uploadAudio('http://www.example.com/audio.mp3', { is_reusable: true });

Or using read stream:

const fs = require('fs');

client.uploadAudio(fs.createReadStream('audio.mp3'), { is_reusable: true });

Or using buffer:

client.uploadAudio(buffer, {
  is_reusable: true,
  filename: 'audio.mp3',
});

uploadImage(image, options)

Upload image attachment using URL address, buffer, or stream.

ParamTypeDescription
imageString | Buffer | ReadStreamThe image to be uploaded.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.

Example:

client.uploadImage('http://www.example.com/image.jpg', { is_reusable: true });

Or using read stream:

const fs = require('fs');

client.uploadImage(fs.createReadStream('image.jpg'), { is_reusable: true });

Or using buffer:

client.uploadImage(buffer, {
  is_reusable: true,
  filename: 'image.jpg',
});

uploadVideo(video, options)

Upload video attachment using URL address, buffer, or stream.

ParamTypeDescription
videoString | Buffer | ReadStreamThe video to be uploaded.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.

Example:

client.uploadVideo('http://www.example.com/video.mp4', { is_reusable: true });

Or using read stream:

const fs = require('fs');

client.uploadVideo(fs.createReadStream('video.mp4'), { is_reusable: true });

Or using buffer:

client.uploadVideo(buffer, {
  is_reusable: true,
  filename: 'video.mp4',
});

uploadFile(file, options)

Upload file attachment using URL address, buffer, or stream.

ParamTypeDescription
fileString | Buffer | ReadStreamThe file to be uploaded.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.

Example:

client.uploadFile('http://www.example.com/file.pdf', { is_reusable: true });

Or using read stream:

const fs = require('fs');

client.uploadFile(fs.createReadStream('file.pdf'), { is_reusable: true });

Or using buffer:

client.uploadFile(buffer, {
  is_reusable: true,
  filename: 'file.pdf',
});

Tags - Official Docs

getMessageTags

Getting tags list via an API.

Example:

client.getMessageTags().then(tags => {
  console.log(tags);
  // [
  //   {
  //     tag: 'SHIPPING_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The shipping_update tag may only be used to provide a shipping status notification for a product that has already been purchased. For example, when the product is shipped, in-transit, delivered, or delayed. This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'RESERVATION_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The reservation_update tag may only be used to confirm updates to an existing reservation. For example, when there is a change in itinerary, location, or a cancellation (such as when a hotel booking is canceled, a car rental pick-up time changes, or a room upgrade is confirmed). This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'ISSUE_RESOLUTION',
  //     description:
  //       'The issue_resolution tag may only be used to respond to a customer service issue surfaced in a Messenger conversation after a transaction has taken place. This tag is intended for use cases where the business requires more than 24 hours to resolve an issue and needs to give someone a status update and/or gather additional information. This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements, nor can businesses use the tag to proactively message people to solicit feedback).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'APPOINTMENT_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The appointment_update tag may only be used to provide updates about an existing appointment. For example, when there is a change in time, a location update or a cancellation (such as when a spa treatment is canceled, a real estate agent needs to meet you at a new location or a dental office proposes a new appointment time). This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'GAME_EVENT',
  //     description:
  //       'The game_event tag may only be used to provide an update on user progression, a global event in a game or a live sporting event. For example, when a person’s crops are ready to be collected, their building is finished, their daily tournament is about to start or their favorite soccer team is about to play. This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'TRANSPORTATION_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The transportation_update tag may only be used to confirm updates to an existing reservation. For example, when there is a change in status of any flight, train or ferry reservation (such as “ride canceled”, “trip started” or “ferry arrived”). This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'FEATURE_FUNCTIONALITY_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The feature_functionality_update tag may only be used to provide an update on new features or functionality that become available in a bot. For example, announcing the ability to talk to a live agent in a bot, or that the bot has a new skill. This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  //   {
  //     tag: 'TICKET_UPDATE',
  //     description:
  //       'The ticket_update tag may only be used to provide updates pertaining to an event for which a person already has a ticket. For example, when there is a change in time, a location update or a cancellation (such as when a concert is canceled, the venue has changed or a refund opportunity is available). This tag cannot be used for use cases beyond those listed above or for promotional content (ex: daily deals, coupons and discounts, or sale announcements).',
  //   },
  // ]
});

Message Batching - Official Docs

sendBatch(requests)

Sends multiple requests in one batch.

ParamTypeDescription
requestsArray<Object>Subrequests in the batch.

Example

const { MessengerBatch } = require('messaging-api-messenger');

client.sendBatch([
  MessengerBatch.createText(USER_ID, '1'),
  MessengerBatch.createText(USER_ID, '2'),
  MessengerBatch.createText(USER_ID, '3'),
  MessengerBatch.createText(USER_ID, '4'),
  MessengerBatch.createText(USER_ID, '5'),
]);

Broadcast API - Official Docs

To use the broadcast API, your Messenger bot must have the following permissions:

  • pages_messaging
  • pages_messaging_subscriptions

createMessageCreative(messages)

ParamTypeDescription
messagesArray<Object>The messages to send.

Example

client
  .createMessageCreative([
    {
      attachment: {
        type: 'template',
        payload: {
          template_type: 'generic',
          elements: [
            {
              title: 'Welcome to Our Marketplace!',
              image_url: 'https://www.facebook.com/jaspers.png',
              subtitle: 'Fresh fruits and vegetables. Yum.',
              buttons: [
                {
                  type: 'web_url',
                  url: 'https://www.jaspersmarket.com',
                  title: 'View Website',
                },
              ],
            },
          ],
        },
      },
    },
  ])
  .then(result => {
    console.log(result);
    // {
    //   message_creative_id: 938461089,
    // }
  });

The following message templates are not supported:

  • Airline boarding pass template
  • Airline check-in template
  • Airline itinerary template
  • Airline flight update template
  • Receipt template
  • Open graph template

sendBroadcastMessage(messageCreativeId, options)

ParamTypeDescription
messageCreativeIdNumberThe message_creative_id of the message creative to send in the broadcast.
optionsObjectOther optional parameters.
options.custom_label_idNumberThe id of custom label.

Example

client.sendBroadcastMessage(938461089).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   broadcast_id: 827,
  // }
});

To send a broadcast message to the set of PSIDs associated with a label, pass label id as custom_label_id option:

client.sendBroadcastMessage(938461089, { custom_label_id: LABEL_ID });

sendSponsoredMessage(adAccountId, args)

ParamTypeDescription
adAccountIdStringThe Ad account ID. See more
messageObjectThe Object to pass into request body.
message.message_creative_idNumberThe ID of the Message Creative you want to send.
message.daily_budgetNumberThe maximum daily budget of the ad campaign for sending the sponsored message.
message.bid_amountNumberMaximum amount to bid for each message.
message.targetingJSON StringOption field for ads targeting

Example

client
  .sendSponsoredMessage('18910417349234', {
    message_creative_id: 938461089,
    daily_budget: 100,
    bid_amount: 400,
    targeting: "{'geo_locations': {'countries':['US']}}",
  })
  .then(result => {
    console.log(result);
    // {
    //   "ad_group_id": <AD_GROUP_ID>
    //   "broadcast_id": <BROADCAST_ID>
    //   "success": <RESPONSE_STATUS>
    // }
  });

Targeting Broadcast Messages - Official Docs

createLabel(name)

Creating a Label.

ParamTypeDescription
nameStringname of the custom label.

Example:

client.createLabel('awesome').then(label => {
  console.log(label);
  // {
  //   id: 1712444532121303
  // }
});

associateLabel(userId, labelId)

Associating a Label to a PSID.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringPage-scoped user ID of the recipient.
labelIdStringID of the custom label.

Example:

client.associateLabel(USER_ID, LABEL_ID);

dissociateLabel(userId, labelId)

Removing a Label From a PSID.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringPage-scoped user ID of the recipient.
labelIdStringID of the custom label.

Example:

client.dissociateLabel(USER_ID, LABEL_ID);

getAssociatedLabels(userId)

Retrieving Labels Associated with a PSID.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringPage-scoped user ID of the recipient.

Example:

client.getAssociatedLabels(USER_ID).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   data: [
  //     {
  //       name: 'myLabel',
  //       id: '1001200005003',
  //     },
  //     {
  //       name: 'myOtherLabel',
  //       id: '1001200005002',
  //     },
  //   ],
  //   paging: {
  //     cursors: {
  //       before:
  //         'QVFIUmx1WTBpMGpJWXprYzVYaVhabW55dVpycko4U2xURGE5ODNtNFZAPal94a1hTUnNVMUtoMVVoTzlzSDktUkMtQkUzWEFLSXlMS3ZALYUw3TURLelZAPOGVR',
  //       after:
  //         'QVFIUmItNkpTbjVzakxFWGRydzdaVUFNNnNPaUl0SmwzVHN5ZAWZAEQ3lZANDAzTXFIM0NHbHdYSkQ5OG1GaEozdjkzRmxpUFhxTDl4ZAlBibnE4LWt1eGlTa3Bn',
  //     },
  //   },
  // }
});

getLabelDetails(labelId, options)

Retrieving Label Details.

ParamTypeDescription
labelIdStringID of the custom label.
options.fieldsArray<String>fields to retrieve with its ID.

Example:

client.getLabelDetails(LABEL_ID, { fields: ['name'] }).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   id: "1001200005002",
  //   name: "myLabel",
  // }
});

getLabelList()

Retrieving a List of All Labels.

Example:

client.getLabelList().then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   data: [
  //     {
  //       name: 'myLabel',
  //       id: '1001200005003',
  //     },
  //     {
  //       name: 'myOtherLabel',
  //       id: '1001200005002',
  //     },
  //   ],
  //   paging: {
  //     cursors: {
  //       before:
  //         'QVFIUmx1WTBpMGpJWXprYzVYaVhabW55dVpycko4U2xURGE5ODNtNFZAPal94a1hTUnNVMUtoMVVoTzlzSDktUkMtQkUzWEFLSXlMS3ZALYUw3TURLelZAPOGVR',
  //       after:
  //         'QVFIUmItNkpTbjVzakxFWGRydzdaVUFNNnNPaUl0SmwzVHN5ZAWZAEQ3lZANDAzTXFIM0NHbHdYSkQ5OG1GaEozdjkzRmxpUFhxTDl4ZAlBibnE4LWt1eGlTa3Bn',
  //     },
  //   },
  // }
});

deleteLabel(labelId)

Deleting a Label.

ParamTypeDescription
labelIdStringID of the custom label.

Example:

client.deleteLabel(LABEL_ID);


Estimating Broadcast Size - Official Docs

startReachEstimation(customLabelId)

ParamTypeDescription
customLabelIdNumberThe custom label ID.

Example

client.startReachEstimation(938461089).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   "reach_estimation_id": <REACH_ESTIMATION_ID>
  // }
});

getReachEstimate(reachEstimationId)

ParamTypeDescription
reachEstimationIdNumberThe reach estimate ID from startReachEstimation.

Example

client.getReachEstimate(73450120243).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // {
  //   "reach_estimation": "<REACH_ESTIMATE>"
  //   "id": "<REACH_ESTIMATION_ID>"
  // }
});

Broadcast Metrics - Official Docs

getBroadcastMessagesSent(broadcastId)

ParamTypeDescription
broadcastIdNumberThe broadcast ID.

Example

client.getBroadcastMessagesSent(73450120243).then(result => {
  console.log(result);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "messages_sent",
  //     "period": "lifetime",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": 1000,
  //         "end_time": "1970-01-02T00:00:00+0000"
  //       }
  //     ],
  //     "title": "Lifetime number of messages sent from the page broadcast",
  //     "description": "Lifetime: The total number of messages sent from a Page to people.",
  //     "id": "1301333349933076/insights/messages_sent"
  //   }
  // ]
});

User Profile API - Official Docs

getUserProfile(userId)

Retrieving a Person's Profile.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringPage-scoped user ID of the recipient.

Example:

client.getUserProfile(USER_ID).then(user => {
  console.log(user);
  // {
  //   first_name: 'Johnathan',
  //   last_name: 'Jackson',
  //   profile_pic: 'https://example.com/pic.png',
  //   locale: 'en_US',
  //   timezone: 8,
  //   gender: 'male',
  // }
});

Messenger Profile API - Official Docs

getMessengerProfile(fields)

Retrieves the current value of one or more Messenger Profile properties by name.

ParamTypeDescription
fieldsArray<String>Value must be among account_linking_url, persistent_menu, get_started, greeting, whitelisted_domains, payment_settings, target_audience, home_url.

Example:

client.getMessengerProfile(['get_started', 'persistent_menu']).then(profile => {
  console.log(profile);
  // [
  //   {
  //     get_started: {
  //       payload: 'GET_STARTED',
  //     },
  //   },
  //   {
  //     persistent_menu: [
  //       {
  //         locale: 'default',
  //         composer_input_disabled: true,
  //         call_to_actions: [
  //           {
  //             type: 'postback',
  //             title: 'Restart Conversation',
  //             payload: 'RESTART',
  //           },
  //         ],
  //       },
  //     ],
  //   },
  // ]
});

setMessengerProfile(profile)

Sets the values of one or more Messenger Profile properties. Only properties set in the request body will be overwritten.

ParamTypeDescription
profileObjectObject of Profile.

Example:

client.setMessengerProfile({
  get_started: {
    payload: 'GET_STARTED',
  },
  persistent_menu: [
    {
      locale: 'default',
      composer_input_disabled: true,
      call_to_actions: [
        {
          type: 'postback',
          title: 'Restart Conversation',
          payload: 'RESTART',
        },
      ],
    },
  ],
});

deleteMessengerProfile(fields)

Deletes one or more Messenger Profile properties. Only properties specified in the fields array will be deleted.

ParamTypeDescription
fieldsArray<String>Value must be among account_linking_url, persistent_menu, get_started, greeting, whitelisted_domains, payment_settings, target_audience, home_url.

Example:

client.deleteMessengerProfile(['get_started', 'persistent_menu']);

Persistent Menu - Official Docs

getPersistentMenu

Retrieves the current value of persistent menu.

Example:

client.getPersistentMenu().then(menu => {
  console.log(menu);
  // [
  //   {
  //     locale: 'default',
  //     composer_input_disabled: true,
  //     call_to_actions: [
  //       {
  //         type: 'postback',
  //         title: 'Restart Conversation',
  //         payload: 'RESTART',
  //       },
  //       {
  //         type: 'web_url',
  //         title: 'Powered by ALOHA.AI, Yoctol',
  //         url: 'https://www.yoctol.com/',
  //       },
  //     ],
  //   },
  // ]
});

setPersistentMenu(menu)

Sets the values of persistent menu.

ParamTypeDescription
menuArray<Object>Array of menu.

Example:

client.setPersistentMenu([
  {
    locale: 'default',
    call_to_actions: [
      {
        title: 'Play Again',
        type: 'postback',
        payload: 'RESTART',
      },
      {
        title: 'Language Setting',
        type: 'nested',
        call_to_actions: [
          {
            title: '中文',
            type: 'postback',
            payload: 'CHINESE',
          },
          {
            title: 'English',
            type: 'postback',
            payload: 'ENGLISH',
          },
        ],
      },
      {
        title: 'Explore D',
        type: 'nested',
        call_to_actions: [
          {
            title: 'Explore',
            type: 'web_url',
            url: 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v',
            webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
          },
          {
            title: 'W',
            type: 'web_url',
            url: 'https://www.facebook.com/w',
            webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
          },
          {
            title: 'Powered by YOCTOL',
            type: 'web_url',
            url: 'https://www.yoctol.com/',
            webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
          },
        ],
      },
    ],
  },
]);

Note: You must set a get started button to use the persistent menu.


deletePersistentMenu

Deletes persistent menu.

Example:

client.deletePersistentMenu();

Get Started Button - Official Docs

Get Started Button

getGetStarted

Retrieves the current value of get started button.

Example:

client.getGetStarted().then(getStarted => {
  console.log(getStarted);
  // {
  //   payload: 'GET_STARTED',
  // }
});

setGetStarted(payload)

Sets the values of get started button.

ParamTypeDescription
payloadStringPayload sent back to your webhook in a messaging_postbacks event when the 'Get Started' button is tapped.

Example:

client.setGetStarted('GET_STARTED');

deleteGetStarted

Deletes get started button.

Example:

client.deleteGetStarted();

Greeting Text - Officail docs

Greeting Text

getGreeting

Retrieves the current value of greeting text.

Example:

client.getGreeting().then(greeting => {
  console.log(greeting);
  // [
  //   {
  //     locale: 'default',
  //     text: 'Hello!',
  //   },
  // ]
});

setGreeting(greeting)

Sets the values of greeting text.

ParamTypeDescription
greetingArray<Object>Array of greeting.

Example:

client.setGreeting([
  {
    locale: 'default',
    text: 'Hello!',
  },
]);

deleteGreeting

Deletes greeting text.

Example:

client.deleteGreeting();

Whitelisted Domains - Official Docs

getWhitelistedDomains

Retrieves the current value of whitelisted domains.

Example:

client.getWhitelistedDomains().then(domains => {
  console.log(domains);
  // ['http://www.example.com/']
});

setWhitelistedDomains(domains)

Sets the values of whitelisted domains.

ParamTypeDescription
domainsArray<String>Array of whitelisted_domain.

Example:

client.setWhitelistedDomains(['www.example.com']);

deleteWhitelistedDomains

Deletes whitelisted domains.

Example:

client.deleteWhitelistedDomains();

Account Linking URL - Official Docs

getAccountLinkingURL

Retrieves the current value of account linking URL.

Example:

client.getAccountLinkingURL().then(accountLinking => {
  console.log(accountLinking);
  // {
  //   account_linking_url:
  //     'https://www.example.com/oauth?response_type=code&client_id=1234567890&scope=basic',
  // }
});

setAccountLinkingURL(url)

Sets the values of account linking URL.

ParamTypeDescription
urlStringAccount linking URL.

Example:

client.setAccountLinkingURL(
  'https://www.example.com/oauth?response_type=code&client_id=1234567890&scope=basic'
);

deleteAccountLinkingURL

Deletes account linking URL.

Example:

client.deleteAccountLinkingURL();

Payment Settings - Official Docs

getPaymentSettings

Retrieves the current value of payment settings.

Example:

client.getPaymentSettings().then(settings => {
  console.log(settings);
  // {
  //   privacy_url: 'www.facebook.com',
  //   public_key: 'YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY',
  //   test_users: ['12345678'],
  // }
});

setPaymentPrivacyPolicyURL(url)

Sets the values of payment privacy policy URL.

ParamTypeDescription
urlStringPayment privacy policy URL.

Example:

client.setPaymentPrivacyPolicyURL('https://www.example.com');

setPaymentPublicKey(key)

Sets the values of payment public key.

ParamTypeDescription
keyStringpayment public key.

Example:

client.setPaymentPublicKey('YOUR_PUBLIC_KEY');

setPaymentTestUsers(users)

Sets the values of payment test users.

ParamTypeDescription
usersArray<String>Array of IDs for people that will test payments in your app.

Example:

client.setPaymentTestUsers(['12345678']);

deletePaymentSettings

Deletes payment settings.

Example:

client.deletePaymentSettings();

Target Audience - Official Docs

getTargetAudience

Retrieves the current value of target audience.

Example:

client.getTargetAudience().then(targetAudience => {
  console.log(targetAudience);
  // {
  //   audience_type: 'custom',
  //   countries: {
  //     whitelist: ['US', 'CA'],
  //   },
  // }
});

setTargetAudience(type, whitelist, blacklist)

Sets the values of target audience.

ParamTypeDescription
typeStringAudience type. Valid values include `all
whitelistArray<String>List of ISO 3166 Alpha-2 codes. Users in any of the blacklist countries won't see your bot on discovery surfaces on Messenger Platform.
blacklistArray<String>List of ISO 3166 Alpha-2 codes. Users in any of the whitelist countries will see your bot on discovery surfaces on Messenger Platform.

Exmaple:

client.setTargetAudience('custom', ['US', 'CA'], ['UK']);

deleteTargetAudience

Deletes target audience.

Example:

client.deleteTargetAudience();

Chat Extension Home URL - Official Docs

getHomeURL

Retrieves the current value of chat extension home URL.

Example:

client.getHomeURL().then(chatExtension => {
  console.log(chatExtension);
  // {
  //   url: 'http://petershats.com/send-a-hat',
  //   webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
  //   in_test: true,
  // }
});

setHomeURL(url, attributes)

Sets the values of chat extension home URL.

ParamTypeDescription
urlStringThe URL to be invoked from drawer.
attributesObjectOther properties of home URL.

Exmaple:

client.setHomeURL('http://petershats.com/send-a-hat', {
  webview_height_ratio: 'tall',
  in_test: true,
});

deleteHomeURL

Deletes chat extension home URL.

Example:

client.deleteHomeURL();

Messenger Code API - Official Docs

generateMessengerCode(options)

Generating a Messenger code.

ParamTypeDescription
optionsObjectOptional parameters of generating a Messenger code.
options.image_sizeNumberThe size, in pixels, for the image you are requesting.
options.dataObjectIf creating a parametric code, pass { "data": { "ref": "YOUR_REF_HERE" } }.

Example:

client
  .generateMessengerCode({
    data: {
      ref: 'billboard-ad',
    },
    image_size: 1000,
  })
  .then(code => {
    console.log(code);
    // {
    //   "uri": "YOUR_CODE_URL_HERE"
    // }
  });

Handover Protocol API

passThreadControl(userId, targetAppId, metadata) - Official Docs

Passes thread control from your app to another app.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringThe PSID of the message recipient.
targetAppIdNumberThe app ID of the Secondary Receiver to pass thread control to.
metadataStringMetadata passed to the receiving app in the pass_thread_control webhook event.

Example:

client.passThreadControl(USER_ID, APP_ID, 'free formed text for another app');

passThreadControlToPageInbox(userId, metadata) - Official Docs

Passes thread control from your app to "Page Inbox" app.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringThe PSID of the message recipient.
metadataStringMetadata passed to the receiving app in the pass_thread_control webhook event.

Example:

client.passThreadControlToPageInbox(
  USER_ID,
  'free formed text for another app'
);

takeThreadControl(userId, metadata) - Official Docs

Takes control of a specific thread from a Secondary Receiver app.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringThe PSID of the message recipient.
metadataStringMetadata passed back to the secondary app in the take_thread_control webhook event.

Example:

client.takeThreadControl(USER_ID, 'free formed text for another app');

requestThreadControl(userId, metadata) - Official Docs

Requests control of a specific thread from a Primary Receiver app.

ParamTypeDescription
userIdStringThe PSID of the message recipient.
metadataStringMetadata passed to the primary app in the request_thread_control webhook event.

Example:

client.requestThreadControl(USER_ID, 'free formed text for primary app');

getSecondaryReceivers - Official Docs

Retrieves the list of apps that are Secondary Receivers for a page.

Example:

client.getSecondaryReceivers().then(receivers => {
  console.log(receivers);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "id": "12345678910",
  //     "name": "David's Composer"
  //   },
  //   {
  //     "id": "23456789101",
  //     "name": "Messenger Rocks"
  //   }
  // ]
});

Page Messaging Insights API - Official Docs

getInsights(metrics, options)

Retrieves the insights of your Facebook Page.

ParamTypeDescription
metricsArrayThe metrics you want to check.
optionsObjectOptional arguments.
options.sincenumberOptional. UNIX timestamp of the start time to get the metric for.
options.untilnumberOptional. UNIX timestamp of the end time to get the metric for.

Example:

client.getInsights(['page_messages_active_threads_unique']).then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "<METRIC>",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       }
  //     ]
  //   }
  // ]
});

getDailyUniqueActiveThreadCounts

Retrieves a count of the unique active threads your app participated in per day.

Example:

client.getDailyUniqueActiveThreadCounts().then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "page_messages_active_threads_unique",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": 83111,
  //         "end_time": "2017-02-02T08:00:00+0000"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": 85215,
  //         "end_time": "2017-02-03T08:00:00+0000"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": 87175,
  //         "end_time": "2017-02-04T08:00:00+0000"
  //       }
  //    ],
  //    "title": "Daily unique active threads count by thread fbid",
  //    "description": "Daily: total unique active threads created between users and page.",
  //    "id": "1234567/insights/page_messages_active_threads_unique/day"
  //   }
  // ]
});

getBlockedConversations

Retrieves the number of conversations with the Page that have been blocked.

Example:

client.getBlockedConversations().then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "<METRIC>",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       }
  //    ]
  //   }
  // ]
});

getReportedConversations

Retrieves the number of conversations from your Page that have been reported by people for reasons such as spam, or containing inappropriate content.

Example:

client.getReportedConversations().then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "<METRIC>",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       }
  //     ]
  //   }
  // ]
});

getReportedConversationsByReportType

Retrieves the number of conversations from your Page that have been reported by people for reasons such as spam, or containing inappropriate content.

Example:

client.getReportedConversationsByReportType().then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "<METRIC>",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": "<VALUE>",
  //         "end_time": "<UTC_TIMESTAMP>"
  //       }
  //     ]
  //   }
  // ]
});

getDailyUniqueConversationCounts

Deprecated

getDailyUniqueConversationCounts is deprecated as of November 7, 2017. This metric will be removed in Graph API v2.12.

Retrieves a count of actions that were initiated by people your app was in an active thread with per day.

Example:

client.getDailyUniqueConversationCounts().then(counts => {
  console.log(counts);
  // [
  //   {
  //     "name": "page_messages_feedback_by_action_unique",
  //     "period": "day",
  //     "values": [
  //       {
  //         "value": {
  //           "TURN_ON": 40,
  //           "TURN_OFF": 167,
  //           "DELETE": 720,
  //           "OTHER": 0,
  //           "REPORT_SPAM": 0
  //         },
  //         "end_time": "2017-02-02T08:00:00+0000"
  //       },
  //       {
  //         "value": {
  //           "TURN_ON": 38,
  //           "DELETE": 654,
  //           "TURN_OFF": 155,
  //           "REPORT_SPAM": 1,
  //           "OTHER": 0
  //         },
  //         "end_time": "2017-02-03T08:00:00+0000"
  //       }
  //     ],
  //     "title": "Daily unique conversation count broken down by user feedback actions",
  //     "description": "Daily: total unique active threads created between users and page.",
  //     "id": "1234567/insights/page_messages_active_threads_unique/day"
  //   }
  // ],
});

Built-in NLP API - Official Docs

setNLPConfigs(config)

Set values of NLP configs.

ParamTypeDescription
configObjectConfiguration of NLP.
config.nlp_enabledBooleanOptional. Either enable NLP or disable NLP for that Page.
config.modelStringOptional. Specifies the NLP model to use. Either one of {CHINESE, CROATIAN, DANISH, DUTCH, ENGLISH, FRENCH_STANDARD, GERMAN_STANDARD, HEBREW, HUNGARIAN, IRISH, ITALIAN_STANDARD, KOREAN, NORWEGIAN_BOKMAL, POLISH, PORTUGUESE, ROMANIAN, SPANISH, SWEDISH, VIETNAMESE}, or CUSTOM.
config.custom_tokenStringOptional. Access token from Wit.
config.verboseBooleanOptional. Specifies whether verbose mode if enabled, which returns extra information like the position of the detected entity in the query.
config.n_bestNumberOptional. The number of entities to return, in descending order of confidence. Minimum 1. Maximum 8. Defaults to 1.

Example:

client.setNLPConfigs({
  nlp_enabled: true,
});

enableNLP

Enabling Built-in NLP.

Example:

client.enableNLP();

disableNLP

Disabling Built-in NLP.

Example:

client.disableNLP();

Event Logging API - Official Docs

logCustomEvents(activity)

Log custom events by using the Application Activities Graph API endpoint.

ParamTypeDescription
activityObject
activity.app_idNumberID of the app.
activity.page_idStringID of the page.
activity.page_scoped_user_idStringPage-scoped user ID of the recipient.
activity.eventsArray<Object>Custom events.

Example:

client.logCustomEvents({
  app_id: APP_ID,
  page_id: PAGE_ID,
  page_scoped_user_id: USER_ID,
  events: [
    {
      _eventName: 'fb_mobile_purchase',
      _valueToSum: 55.22,
      _fb_currency: 'USD',
    },
  ],
});

ID Matching API - Official Docs

getIdsForApps({ user_id, app_secret, ...options })

Given a user ID for an app, retrieve the IDs for other apps owned by the same business

ParamTypeDescription
user_idStringPage-scoped user ID.
app_secretStringSecret of the app.
options.appStringThe app to retrieve the IDs.
options.pageStringThe page to retrieve the IDs.

Example:

client
  .getIdsForApps({
    user_id: USER_ID,
    app_secret: APP_SECRET,
  })
  .then(result => {
    console.log(result);
    // {
    //   data: [
    //     {
    //       id: '10152368852405295',
    //       app: {
    //         category: 'Business',
    //         link: 'https://www.facebook.com/games/?app_id=1419232575008550',
    //         name: "John's Game App",
    //         id: '1419232575008550',
    //       },
    //     },
    //     {
    //       id: '645195294',
    //       app: {
    //         link: 'https://apps.facebook.com/johnsmovieappns/',
    //         name: 'JohnsMovieApp',
    //         namespace: 'johnsmovieappns',
    //         id: '259773517400382',
    //       },
    //     },
    //   ],
    //   paging: {
    //     cursors: {
    //       before: 'MTQ4OTU4MjQ5Nzc4NjY4OAZDZDA',
    //       after: 'NDAwMDExOTA3MDM1ODMwA',
    //     },
    //   },
    // };
  });

getIdsForPages({ user_id, app_secret, ...options })

Given a user ID for a Page (associated with a bot), retrieve the IDs for other Pages owned by the same business.

ParamTypeDescription
user_idStringPage-scoped user ID.
app_secretStringSecret of the app.
options.appStringThe app to retrieve the IDs.
options.pageStringThe page to retrieve the IDs.

Example:

client
  .getIdsForPages({
    user_id: USER_ID,
    app_secret: APP_SECRET,
  })
  .then(result => {
    console.log(result);
    // {
    //   data: [
    //     {
    //       id: '12345123', // The psid for the user for that page
    //       page: {
    //         category: 'Musician',
    //         link:
    //           'https://www.facebook.com/Johns-Next-Great-Thing-380374449010653/',
    //         name: "John's Next Great Thing",
    //         id: '380374449010653',
    //       },
    //     },
    //   ],
    //   paging: {
    //     cursors: {
    //       before: 'MTQ4OTU4MjQ5Nzc4NjY4OAZDZDA',
    //       after: 'NDAwMDExOTA3MDM1ODMwA',
    //     },
    //   },
    // };
  });

Others

createSubscription

Create new Webhooks subscriptions.

ParamTypeDescription
app_idStringID of the app.
access_tokenStringApp access token.
callback_urlStringThe URL that will receive the POST request when an update is triggered, and a GET request when attempting this publish operation.
verify_tokenStringAn arbitrary string that can be used to confirm to your server that the request is valid.
fieldsArray<String>One or more of the set of valid fields in this object to subscribe to.
objectStringIndicates the object type that this subscription applies to. Defaults to page.
include_valuesBooleanIndicates if change notifications should include the new values.

Example:

client.createSubscription({
  app_id: APP_ID,
  access_token: APP_ACCESS_TOKEN,
  callback_url: 'https://mycallback.com',
  fields: ['messages', 'messaging_postbacks', 'messaging_referrals'],
  verify_token: VERIFY_TOKEN,
});

Or provide app id and app secret instead of app access token:

client.createSubscription({
  app_id: APP_ID,
  access_token: `${APP_ID}|${APP_SECRET}`,
  callback_url: 'https://mycallback.com',
  fields: ['messages', 'messaging_postbacks', 'messaging_referrals'],
  verify_token: VERIFY_TOKEN,
});

Default Fields:

  • messages
  • messaging_postbacks
  • messaging_optins
  • messaging_referrals
  • messaging_handovers
  • messaging_policy_enforcement

getPageInfo

Get page name and page id using Graph API.

Example:

client.getPageInfo().then(page => {
  console.log(page);
  // {
  //   name: 'Bot Demo',
  //   id: '1895382890692546',
  // }
});

Test

Point requests to your dummy server

To avoid sending requests to real Messenger server, specify origin option when constructing your client:

const { MessengerClient } = require('messaging-api-messenger');

const client = MessengerClient.connect({
  accessToken: ACCESS_TOKEN,
  origin: 'https://mydummytestserver.com',
});

Warning: Don't do this on production server.

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Package last updated on 26 Feb 2018

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