WhatsApp AI RAG Chatbot

September 15, 2025

Aladuddin Aladin

This n8n workflow integrates WhatsApp Business messaging with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI system. It uses OpenAI for conversational intelligence and Qdrant as a vector database to manage a knowledge base. The chatbot can respond to customer queries about products, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide customer service in real time over WhatsApp — all powered by a custom knowledge base stored in Qdrant and synchronized via Google Drive.

Features

  1. WhatsApp Business Webhook Integration:
  • Handles both GET verification and POST message events from Meta.
  • Distinguishes between user messages and other notifications.
  1. Knowledge Base Vectorization:
  • Fetches files from Google Drive.
  • Converts text into embeddings via OpenAI.
  • Stores semantic vectors in Qdrant for fast, relevant retrieval.
  1. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI:
  • Uses LangChain’s conversational agent.
  • Incorporates relevant documents from Qdrant into AI responses.
  • Customizable system prompt to match tone, branding, and business needs.
  1. Customer Service Automation:
  • Provides product information, technical troubleshooting, and general support.
  • Handles order-related inquiries with guided steps.
  • Includes graceful fallback for unsupported or unclear queries.
  1. Modular & Configurable:
  • Environment-ready: simply update Qdrant URL, collection name, and credentials.
  • Changeable AI model, prompt style, or vector database without breaking workflow.
  • Memory buffer enables context retention across conversations.

About the author

Alauddin Aladin is an AI Automation expert helping businesses streamline operations, boost productivity, and scale effortlessly using tools like Make.com and n8n. With over a decade of experience in digital systems and automation strategy, Alauddin empowers entrepreneurs to save time and grow smarter through intelligent workflows and AI-driven solutions.

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