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 ![WhatsApp QR Setup](./public/qr-setup-preview.png)
 
+> **Verification:** After pairing succeeds, send a simple message such as `hello` from your linked WhatsApp account. A successful AI-generated reply confirms that authentication, configuration, and the message handler are working correctly.
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 Once connected, your AI assistant is ready to reply to messages on WhatsApp.
 
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