feat(whatsapp): authorize @mentions in groups regardless of allowlist - #3636
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- Add bot_mentioned flag to MessageEvent for cross-platform use - Bridge detects @mentions using participant list in group messages - Gateway authorizes @mentions from any user in group chats - Respects per-group memory rules (e.g., only respond when @mentioned) This enables group members to trigger the bot without being on the individual allowlist, while still respecting group-specific behavior constraints stored in memory.
This was referenced Apr 3, 2026
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Superseded by PR #4730 which implements the full require_mention/mention_patterns/free_response_chats config system for WhatsApp (mirroring Telegram's pattern). Your earlier work on @mention authorization for groups was appreciated — the merged solution covers that use case and more. Credit to @kshitijk4poor for the implementation. |
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Summary
Enables WhatsApp group members to trigger the bot via @mentions without being on the individual user allowlist.
Changes
base.py): Addedbot_mentioned: boolflag for cross-platform usebridge.js): Detects @mentions using the participant list in group messages, passesbotMentioned: truewhen detectedwhatsapp.py): Extracts and forwards thebotMentionedflag from bridge eventsrun.py): Authorizes @mentions from any user in group chats, bypassing the allowlist checkWhy
Previously, only users on the allowlist could trigger the bot, even in group chats. This blocked legitimate use cases where:
Behavior
Testing
Tested in a WhatsApp group with a user not on the allowlist successfully triggering the bot via @mention.
Bot responded correctly to the @mention.