Comment by Imustaskforhelp

You don't have to use whatsapp api for business if all you want is simple automation.

Like, there is beeper which can theoretically allow you the same but you might have to trust their cloud but they are giving options locally too

in the meanwhile, you can use what beeper uses underneath its hood which is https://github.com/tulir/whatsmeow and use this for automation.

I used this for some time and I didn't seem to get banned but do be careful. Maybe use it on a side sim. I am not sure but just trying to help