?? Micro-Message Automation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Forwarding WeChat Group Messages to Another Group ??As a tech enthusiast, I'm excited to share my experience in developing a WeChat group message automation feature. This project was inspired by the need to streamline communication between two groups of people with overlapping interests. In this article, I'll walk you through the process of creating a simple yet effective solution using Python and the WeChat API.
Background
As a member of our residential committee, I often find myself juggling multiple conversations across different WeChat groups. One group is dedicated to community news and announcements, while another is focused on socializing and sharing personal experiences. With the increasing number of members in both groups, it became challenging to keep up with the constant stream of messages.
The Problem
To address this issue, I decided to create a script that could automatically forward messages from one group to another. This would not only save me time but also ensure that important updates and discussions are shared across both communities.
Technical Requirements
Before diving into the implementation details, let's outline the technical requirements:
1. WeChat API: We'll need to use the WeChat API to interact with our groups and retrieve messages.
2. Python: As a popular programming language, Python will be used to develop the automation script.
3. JSON: To handle data exchange between the script and the WeChat API, we'll utilize JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format.
Step-by-Step Implementation
Now that we have our technical requirements in place, let's break down the implementation process into manageable chunks:
Step1: Set up the WeChat APITo use the WeChat API, you'll need to create a developer account and obtain an access token. This token will be used to authenticate your script when interacting with the WeChat API.
1. Go to the WeChat Developer Platform (< and sign in.
2. Create a new app by clicking on "Create App" and filling out the required information (e.g., app name, description).
3. Obtain an access token by following the instructions provided in the WeChat API documentation.
Step2: Choose the Python Library
For this project, we'll use the `wechatscope` library, which provides a simple interface for interacting with the WeChat API.
1. Install the `wechatscope` library using pip: `pip install wechatscope`
2. Import the library in your Python script: `import wechatscope`
Step3: Define the Groups and Messages
In this step, we'll define the two groups that will be used for forwarding messages.
1. Create a dictionary to store the group information:
```pythongroups = {
'group1': {'id': 'GROUP_ID_1', 'name': 'Group1'},
'group2': {'id': 'GROUP_ID_2', 'name': 'Group2'}
}
```
Replace `GROUP_ID_1` and `GROUP_ID_2` with the actual IDs of your WeChat groups.
Step4: Implement the Message Forwarding Logic
Now that we have our group information defined, let's implement the message forwarding logic:
```pythonimport timedef forward_messages():
Get the latest messages from Group1 messages = wechatscope.get_messages(groups['group1']['id'], limit=100)
Loop through each message and forward it to Group2 for message in messages:
if message['type'] == 'text':
Forward the text message wechatscope.send_text_message(groups['group2']['id'], message['content'])
elif message['type'] == 'image':
Forward the image message (note: this implementation is simplified and may not work for all types of media)
wechatscope.send_image_message(groups['group2']['id'], message['media_url'])
time.sleep(60) Wait for1 minute before checking again```
This script retrieves the latest messages from Group1, loops through each message, and forwards it to Group2. The `time.sleep` function is used to wait for1 minute before checking for new messages.
Step5: Schedule the Script
To automate the message forwarding process, we'll use a scheduling library like `schedule`.
1. Install the `schedule` library using pip: `pip install schedule`
2. Import the library in your Python script: `import schedule`
3. Use the `schedule.every` function to schedule the script to run at regular intervals:
```pythonschedule.every(60).minutes.do(forward_messages) Run every1 minutewhile True:
schedule.run_pending()
time.sleep(1)
```
This code schedules the `forward_messages` function to run every1 minute and runs it indefinitely.
Conclusion
In this article, we've walked through the process of creating a WeChat group message automation feature using Python and the WeChat API. By implementing this script, you can streamline communication between multiple groups and save time by automating the message forwarding process.
Feel free to add me on WeChat (dragonmz) if you'd like to discuss this project further or explore other ideas! ??
