baileys-redis-auth is a specialized JavaScript/TypeScript library designed to provide robust Redis-based authentication state storage for Baileys, the popular WhatsApp Web API wrapper. Currently at version 2.0.1, this library primarily targets Baileys v7, with major releases typically coinciding with significant Baileys version updates, indicating a focused and stable release cadence. It differentiates itself by offering seamless session persistence, allowing Baileys applications to resume connections without repeated QR code scanning. Key features include flexible storage options, supporting both simple key-value pairs and the more efficient Redis Hashes (HSET) for optimized management of multiple Baileys sessions under distinct namespaces. This makes it particularly suitable for scalable applications requiring reliable session management, requiring Node.js 18+ and a running Redis server instance.
npm install baileys-redis-authVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
This quickstart demonstrates how to initialize Baileys with Redis authentication state using `useRedisAuthStateWithHSet`, set up basic connection event handling, and persist credentials.
Ensure your project is configured for ES modules (e.g., add `"type": "module"` to your `package.json`) and use `import` statements for all package imports.
Run `npm install baileys-redis-auth baileys` or `yarn add baileys-redis-auth baileys` to ensure both packages are installed.
Update all your Baileys import statements from `import { ... } from '@whiskeysockets/baileys'` to `import { ... } from 'baileys'`.Ensure your Redis server is running and accessible from your application's environment. Verify `host`, `port`, and `password` in your `redisOptions`.
Change your import statements to ES module syntax (e.g., `import { useRedisAuthStateWithHSet } from 'baileys-redis-auth'`) and ensure your `package.json` contains `"type": "module"`.Install Baileys using your package manager: `npm install baileys` or `yarn add baileys`.
Verify that your Redis server is active and reachable. Check the `host`, `port`, and `password` provided in your `redisOptions` object.
Ensure your bundler is correctly configured to handle ES Modules. Verify `"type": "module"` in `package.json` and check your bundler's resolution/transpilation settings for `node_modules`.