WhatsApp MCP Server

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Basic information

About WhatsApp MCP Server

Whatsapp MCP Server implemented in Python

WhatsApp MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "whatsapp_mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GREENAPI_ID_INSTANCE": "",
        "GREENAPI_API_TOKEN": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

WhatsApp MCP Server tools

Open a new WhatsApp session

Send a message to a chat

Get a list of chats

Create a new WhatsApp group

Get the participants of a group

Overview

What is WhatsApp MCP Server?

WhatsApp MCP Server is a Python implementation that provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface to interact with WhatsApp Business API through GreenAPI. It enables language models like Claude to send messages, manage groups, handle sessions, and retrieve chat history.

How to use WhatsApp MCP Server?

Install the package with pip install -e ., set your GreenAPI credentials in the .env file (GREENAPI_ID_INSTANCE and GREENAPI_API_TOKEN), then run the server with the whatsapp-mcp command. The server can be added to Claude Code using claude mcp add whatsapp -- whatsapp-mcp or configured in Claude Desktop via claude_desktop_config.json.

Key features of WhatsApp MCP Server

Send text messages to WhatsApp contacts
Create and manage WhatsApp groups
List, add, and remove group participants
Manage WhatsApp API sessions
Retrieve chat lists and message history

Use cases of WhatsApp MCP Server

Send automated messages from an AI assistant
Manage group membership programmatically
Retrieve conversation history for analysis
Integrate WhatsApp messaging with Claude or other MCP hosts

Frequently asked questions

What is GreenAPI?

GreenAPI is a third-party service that provides access to the WhatsApp Cloud API. You need a GreenAPI account and your instance ID and API token to use the server.

How do I authenticate with WhatsApp MCP Server?

Set the environment variables `GREENAPI_ID_INSTANCE` and `GREENAPI_API_TOKEN` in your `.env` file or export them in your shell.

What transport protocols does the server support?

The server supports both HTTP and WebSocket endpoints via FastMCP, available at `http://localhost:8000/mcp` and `ws://localhost:8000/mcp`.

How do I add WhatsApp MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Add an entry to your `claude_desktop_config.json` under `mcpServers` with either `"python -m whatsapp_mcp"` as the command or `"whatsapp-mcp"`, and set your GreenAPI credentials.

Can I run the server with Docker?

Yes, the README provides a Docker configuration example for `claude_desktop_config.json` using `docker run` with the environment variables passed inline.

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