Evolution API Lite Documentation
A lightweight WhatsApp API solution for developers seeking efficient connectivity without complex integrations
Welcome to Evolution API Lite
Evolution API Lite is a streamlined version of the Evolution API, designed specifically for developers who need fast, reliable WhatsApp connectivity without the overhead of complex integrations. Built for microservice environments where performance and simplicity are paramount.
What is Evolution API Lite?
Evolution API Lite provides a REST API interface for WhatsApp communication, offering two primary connectivity options:
- WhatsApp Web Integration via the Baileys library
- Official WhatsApp Cloud API through Meta's official API for enterprise-grade reliability
Key Features
info Evolution API Lite focuses on core functionality, removing integrations and audio conversion features found in the full Evolution API to optimize performance.
Core Capabilities
- Multi-Instance Management: Create and manage multiple WhatsApp connections simultaneously
- Real-time Events: Receive webhooks for messages, connection status, and other WhatsApp events
- Message Types: Send text, media, buttons, lists, polls, and reactions
- Group Management: Create groups, manage participants, and control group settings
- Contact Management: Handle contacts, profile pictures, and presence status
What's Different from Full Evolution API
Evolution API Lite intentionally excludes:
- External platform integrations (Typebot, Chatwoot, OpenAI)
- Audio conversion features
- S3/Minio storage integrations
- Complex workflow automations
Target Audience
This API is ideal for:
- Developers building WhatsApp-integrated applications
- Businesses needing reliable WhatsApp automation
- Microservice architectures requiring lightweight WhatsApp connectivity
- Teams seeking simple, fast deployment without complex dependencies
Getting Started
Ready to start? Here are your next steps:
Follow our Quickstart Guide to get your first instance running in minutes using Docker
Learn about core concepts like instances, channels, and event systems. Also explore authentication and instance management
Dive into sending messages, managing groups, and chat management
Browse the complete API documentation for detailed endpoint information
Community and Support
Community Links
- WhatsApp Group: https://evolution-api.com/whatsapp
- Discord Community: https://evolution-api.com/discord
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api
- Postman Collection: https://evolution-api.com/postman
License and Usage
Evolution API Lite is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 with additional commercial usage conditions. For commercial deployments, please review the license terms or contact contato@atendai.com for licensing inquiries.
warn Evolution API Lite includes telemetry that collects usage statistics to improve the service. No sensitive or personal data is collected during this process.
Ready to build something amazing? Start with our Quickstart Guide and have your first WhatsApp message sent in under 10 minutes.
For developers, also check out:
- Development Setup Guide for local development
- Environment Variables for configuration options
- Database Setup for data persistence