What's the purpose of the obfuscated file (init_patch.ts)?

[renandecarlo]

I know wa-automate-nodejs requires a license for some of its functionality.
However, it also says it blocks messages from unknown numbers, and sends a notification back to host so they know it's being used by automation software.

None of those last 2 are working. It doesn't send the notification message, and it also allows messages to unknown numbers. So, what's the purpose of the obfuscated file?

[smashah]

Host notifications have been disabled for now.

The init patch makes sure everything is set up for the patches to actually work.

it also allows messages to unknown numbers Are you sure about this? This shouldn't be possible without a license.

In order to check, use getContact

if it returns an object then it is technically a contact of your host account (even though it might not be in your addressbook)

The ability to send message to non-contacts is locked down to get businesses to pay for a license key. If for some reason this functionality is open then I would expect business users to be adults and actually still get a license key.

[renandecarlo]

I see.

it also allows messages to unknown numbers Are you sure about this? This shouldn't be possible without a license.

It did for me on a phone without any contacts.
It also "sent" messages to non existing numbers. As in the message went through, as if the contact was a valid WPP one, but it was never received.