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Welcome to Evolution API Lite

Section titled “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?

Section titled “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

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Core Capabilities

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  • 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

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Evolution API Lite intentionally excludes:

  • External platform integrations (Typebot, Chatwoot, OpenAI)
  • Audio conversion features
  • S3/Minio storage integrations
  • Complex workflow automations

Target Audience

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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

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Ready to start? Here are your next steps:

  1. Quick Setup

    Follow our Quickstart Guide to get your first instance running in minutes using Docker

  2. Understand the Architecture

    Learn about core concepts like instances, channels, and event systems. Also explore authentication and instance management

  3. Explore Features

    Dive into sending messages, managing groups, and chat management

  4. API Reference

    Browse the complete API documentation for detailed endpoint information

Community and Support

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License and Usage

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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.

Ready to build something amazing? Start with our Quickstart Guide and have your first WhatsApp message sent in under 10 minutes.

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