MCP WhatsApp
Enables sending messages, images, documents and more on WhatsApp directly from any MCP-compatible AI, with tools for chat management, groups, and webhooks.
README
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š± MCP WhatsApp
Send messages, images, documents and more on WhatsApp ā directly from any AI.
Works with Claude, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, Continue.dev and any MCP-compatible AI.
100% Open Source and MIT Licensed.
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⨠What can you do?
Just talk to your AI naturally:
"Send a message to +5511999998888 saying the meeting is postponed"
"Send the invoice.pdf to the Clients group"
"Get the last 20 messages from my support chat"
"Create a group called 'Team Sprint' with these numbers"
No code. No manual API calls. Just ask.
š Quick Start (3 steps)
Step 1 ā Clone and start WuzAPI
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USER/mcp-whatsapp
cd mcp-whatsapp
docker compose up -d
That's it ā WuzAPI starts automatically on http://localhost:7143 with message history enabled. ā
The included
docker-compose.ymlsets everything up for you.
Default admin token:admin123(change viaWUZAPI_ADMIN_TOKENenv var).
Step 2 ā Install the MCP server
python -m venv .venv
# Windows
.venv\Scripts\activate
# Linux / macOS
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -e .
Step 3 ā Register with Claude Code (global, one-time)
# Windows (replace with your absolute path)
claude mcp add whatsapp -s user -- C:\path\to\mcp-whatsapp\.venv\Scripts\python.exe -m mcp_whatsapp.server
# Linux / macOS (replace with your absolute path)
claude mcp add whatsapp -s user -- /path/to/mcp-whatsapp/.venv/bin/python -m mcp_whatsapp.server
Restart Claude, then just ask:
"Configure my WhatsApp with token mytoken123"
Magic: The server will automatically create the user in WuzAPI for you (Plug & Play). No manual dashboard work required! šŖ
š Manual Configuration (Optional)
If you prefer to use the dashboard, it is available at http://localhost:7143.
- Open
http://localhost:7143ā click Admin Mode - Enter the admin token ā default is
admin123 - Go to Users ā Create User, enter any name and choose a token.
"Configure my WhatsApp with token myusertoken"
š” Two tokens, two purposes:
- User token ā sends/receives messages ā this is what you use daily
- Admin token ā manages users ā only needed for
whatsapp_admin_*tools
š Connect to Your AI
Claude Code (recommended)
claude mcp add whatsapp -s user -- \
/path/to/.venv/bin/python -m mcp_whatsapp.server
Then ask Claude to configure:
"Configure my WhatsApp: token=abc123, url=http://localhost:7143"
Claude Desktop
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp": {
"command": "/path/to/mcp-whatsapp/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_whatsapp.server"],
"env": {
"WUZAPI_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:7143",
"WUZAPI_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
}
}
}
}
Cursor / Windsurf / Continue.dev
Add to your editor's MCP config file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp": {
"command": "/path/to/mcp-whatsapp/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_whatsapp.server"],
"env": {
"WUZAPI_BASE_URL": "http://localhost:7143",
"WUZAPI_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
}
}
}
}
Any other MCP-compatible AI
- Transport: stdio (standard)
- Command:
python -m mcp_whatsapp.server - Env vars:
WUZAPI_BASE_URL,WUZAPI_TOKEN
š ļø Available Tools (30+)
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| āļø Setup | whatsapp_configure |
| š Session | whatsapp_connect, whatsapp_disconnect, whatsapp_status, whatsapp_get_qrcode, whatsapp_health |
| š¬ Messages | whatsapp_send_text, whatsapp_send_image, whatsapp_send_document, whatsapp_send_audio, whatsapp_send_video, whatsapp_send_sticker, whatsapp_send_location, whatsapp_send_contact, whatsapp_send_link, whatsapp_send_buttons, whatsapp_send_list, whatsapp_send_poll |
| š„ Chat | whatsapp_get_chats, whatsapp_get_unread_messages, whatsapp_get_messages, whatsapp_reply_message, whatsapp_delete_message, whatsapp_react, whatsapp_mark_read, whatsapp_download_media, whatsapp_search_messages, whatsapp_forward_message |
| š¤ Users | whatsapp_get_user_info, whatsapp_get_contacts, whatsapp_search_contacts, whatsapp_check_phones, whatsapp_get_avatar |
| š„ Groups | whatsapp_list_groups, whatsapp_get_group_info, whatsapp_create_group, whatsapp_update_group_participants, whatsapp_get_group_invite_link |
| š Webhook | whatsapp_set_webhook |
| š¢ Newsletter | whatsapp_get_newsletter_messages, whatsapp_subscribe_newsletter |
| š Admin | whatsapp_admin_list_users, whatsapp_admin_create_user, whatsapp_admin_delete_user |
š” Usage Examples
First-time setup
You: "Configure my WhatsApp with token abc123"
Claude: ā
Configuration saved! Now use whatsapp_connect() to connect.
You: "Connect my WhatsApp"
Claude: [generates QR Code ā scan with your phone]
You: "Check if WhatsApp is connected"
Claude: ā
Connected as +5511999998888
Sending messages
You: "Send 'Hello!' to +5511999998888"
You: "Send the file report.pdf to the Sales group"
You: "Send my location to +5511987654321"
You: "React with š to the last message in chat 5511999998888@s.whatsapp.net"
Managing groups
You: "List all my WhatsApp groups"
You: "Create a group 'Project X' with +5511111111111 and +5522222222222"
You: "Get the invite link for group 120363XXXXXXXX@g.us"
š Phone Number Format
WhatsApp via WuzAPI uses numbers without the + prefix:
| Format | Valid? |
|---|---|
5511999998888 |
ā Brazil (DDD 11) |
14155552671 |
ā USA (415) |
+5511999998888 |
ā Remove the + |
011999998888 |
ā Use country code |
š Project Structure
mcp-whatsapp/
āāā pyproject.toml # Python project config
āāā .env.example # Environment variables template
āāā src/
āāā mcp_whatsapp/
āāā server.py # MCP server with all tools
āāā wuzapi_client.py # Async HTTP client for WuzAPI
š”ļø Security & Responsible Use
IMPORTANT: This project uses an unofficial WhatsApp API. Use it at your own risk.
To ensure your account stays safe and you remain compliant with global data laws (LGPD/GDPR), please follow these guidelines:
- Avoid Spam: Do not use this tool for bulk messaging or automated marketing. Excessive automated activity is the #1 cause of WhatsApp account bans.
- Privacy Guardrails: By default, this server includes masking for sensitive information (PII) like CPFs, Credit Cards, and Emails (when
WUZAPI_PRIVACY_MODE=true). - Audit Logs: All tool calls are logged in
logs/audit_privacy.log. This is essential for transparency and accountability. - Token Safety: Never share your
WUZAPI_TOKENorWUZAPI_ADMIN_TOKEN. These grant full access to your messages. - AI Autonomy: Be careful when giving the AI "autonomy" to send messages. Always review the output if the AI is performing high-stakes tasks.
- Terms of Service: Be aware that using unofficial APIs violates WhatsApp's Terms of Service. This tool is intended for personal productivity and research.
š¤ Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues and pull requests.
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes
- Open a Pull Request
š License
This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.
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