The WhatsApp MCP server enables AI agents to send and receive messages via WhatsApp. It connects to WhatsApp's Business API, providing tools for message handling, media sharing, and user interaction. Developers use it to build AI-driven chatbots, customer support systems, and automated messaging workflows.
The WhatsApp MCP server enables AI agents to send and receive messages via WhatsApp. It connects to WhatsApp's Business API, providing tools for message handling, media sharing, and user interaction. Developers use it to build AI-driven chatbots, customer support systems, and automated messaging workflows.
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"lharries-whatsapp-mcp-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-lharries-whatsapp-mcp-github"
]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from whatsapp mcp?"
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from whatsapp mcp. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WHATSAPP_MCP_API_KEY | Yes | Your whatsapp mcp API key |
"What resources are available in whatsapp mcp?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
"Show me details about [specific item] in whatsapp mcp"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
"Create a new [item] in whatsapp mcp with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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