ManyBot is a modular TypeScript/JavaScript framework that turns WhatsApp bot development into a plugin-driven workflow rather than a monolithic codebase. It wraps the Baileys library to handle connection, reconnection and message routing so developers focus on small, composable plugins that implement commands or integrations. Plugins live independently and can be added, removed or updated without restarting the core; the framework traps plugin failures so a buggy extension won’t bring down the whole bot. The result is drastically smaller handler code for common tasks and a consistent runtime that enforces routing, lifecycle and error isolation.
The ecosystem includes a plugin repository, step‑by‑step guides, and the ManyPlug CLI to scaffold, install and statically validate plugins and their dependencies. Native ESM support and TypeScript typing provide stronger developer ergonomics and safer builds. The code is open source on GitHub and Codeberg, documented with API references and changelogs, and supported by an active community on WhatsApp, Discord and Mastodon. Additional resources include example plugins, a blog, fanart, and donation options; the framework is maintained from Brazil and the site declares no cookies or tracking.
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