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Many friends have asked about the principles of implementing WeChat bots with Python. Today I'll share this with you. This article is for learning and research purposes only, please do not use it for commercial purposes~ ❤

Implementation Methods Summary

There are many WeChat bot codes and software available online. Actually, there are mainly 3 types of WeChat bot implementation principles:

  • Calling WeChat official API. Representative library: wxpy
  • Calling WeChat local API. Representative library: python-wechaty
  • Simulating keyboard and mouse. Representative library: PyOfficeRobot

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Analysis of the 3 Methods

WeChat Official API: wxpy

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wxpy is built on top of itchat library, which is the most feature-rich and fastest-reacting among the 3 methods.

But this library has a significant drawback: it requires your WeChat to be able to login to web WeChat, but most people, especially those with new accounts, cannot login to web WeChat.

WeChat Local API: python-wechaty

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For friends who can't use web WeChat but still want powerful bot features, you can consider using python-wechaty to call local APIs, which is what developers call hooking.

But as anyone who has had their account banned knows, this method is more prone to account bans, so use it at your own risk.

Simulating Keyboard and Mouse: PyOfficeRobot

For friends who can't use the above 2 methods or are afraid of account bans, you can consider this library: PyOfficeRobot

Implements WeChat automation by simulating human keyboard and mouse actions.

The downside of this library is that it has fewer features than the above 2, but it can handle most common operations.

In addition to not getting banned, there's another advantage that's more beginner-friendly: low learning curve, all features can be implemented with just 1 line of code.

I've prepared tutorials for this library too. You can scan the QR code to view them, 👇

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