# Whatsapp Mcp

> WhatsApp MCP server

- **Type:** MCP server
- **Install:** `agentstack add mcp-ihiteshgupta-whatsapp-mcp`
- **Verified:** Pending review
- **Seller:** [ihiteshgupta](https://agentstack.voostack.com/s/ihiteshgupta)
- **Installs:** 0
- **Category:** [Communication](https://agentstack.voostack.com/c/communication)
- **Latest version:** 0.1.0
- **License:** MIT
- **Upstream author:** [ihiteshgupta](https://github.com/ihiteshgupta)
- **Source:** https://github.com/ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp

## Install

```sh
agentstack add mcp-ihiteshgupta-whatsapp-mcp
```

Requires the [AgentStack CLI](https://agentstack.voostack.com/docs/cli). Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent.

## About

# WhatsApp MCP

MCP server for WhatsApp that connects to your personal WhatsApp account via the WhatsApp Web multi-device API (using the [whatsmeow](https://github.com/tulir/whatsmeow) library). Single Go binary — no Python or separate bridge process needed. All messages are stored locally in SQLite and only sent to the LLM when accessed through tools.

## Installation

### Option A — Install script (macOS / Linux, no Go required)

```bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp/main/install.sh | sh
```

Installs the `whatsapp-mcp` binary to `/usr/local/bin`.

### Option B — Homebrew (macOS / Linux)

```bash
brew install ihiteshgupta/tap/whatsapp-mcp
```

> Requires the Homebrew tap to be set up. See [ihiteshgupta/homebrew-tap](https://github.com/ihiteshgupta/homebrew-tap).

### Option C — go install (Go users)

```bash
go install github.com/ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp-bridge-v2/cmd/whatsapp-mcp@latest
```

### Option D — Build from source

```bash
git clone https://github.com/ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp.git
cd whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp-bridge-v2
go build -o whatsapp-mcp ./cmd/whatsapp-mcp
```

> **Windows:** CGO is required for SQLite. Install [MSYS2](https://www.msys2.org/), add `ucrt64\bin` to PATH, then run `go env -w CGO_ENABLED=1` before building.

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### Configure your MCP client

#### Claude Desktop / Claude Code

Add to your Claude config:
- Claude Desktop: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
- Claude Code: `~/.claude.json`

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "command": "/usr/local/bin/whatsapp-mcp",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}
```

> Replace `/usr/local/bin/whatsapp-mcp` with the actual path if you built from source (e.g. `/path/to/whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp-bridge-v2/whatsapp-mcp`).

#### Cursor

Add to `~/.cursor/mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp": {
      "command": "/usr/local/bin/whatsapp-mcp",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}
```

### 3. Authenticate

1. Start your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor)
2. A QR code will appear in the terminal and be saved to `~/.whatsapp-mcp/qrcode.png`
3. Scan with WhatsApp on your phone (Settings → Linked Devices → Link a Device)
4. Wait for history sync to complete
5. Session persists in `~/.whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp.db` — re-authentication needed every ~20 days

## Data Storage

All data is stored locally in `~/.whatsapp-mcp/` (no config file needed):
- `~/.whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp.db` — WhatsApp session (whatsmeow)
- `~/.whatsapp-mcp/messages.db` — Messages, chats, contacts, groups
- `~/.whatsapp-mcp/qrcode.png` — QR code image (created on first launch)

## MCP Tools (55 total)

### Messaging (8)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `send_message` | Send text message |
| `reply_to_message` | Reply to a specific message |
| `forward_message` | Forward a message |
| `edit_message` | Edit a sent message |
| `delete_message` | Delete a message |
| `react_to_message` | Add emoji reaction |
| `star_message` | Star a message |
| `unstar_message` | Unstar a message |

### Chats (11)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `list_chats` | List all chats |
| `get_chat` | Get chat details |
| `list_messages` | Get messages from a chat |
| `archive_chat` | Archive a chat |
| `unarchive_chat` | Unarchive a chat |
| `pin_chat` | Pin a chat |
| `unpin_chat` | Unpin a chat |
| `mute_chat` | Mute chat notifications |
| `unmute_chat` | Unmute a chat |
| `mark_chat_read` | Mark chat as read |
| `delete_chat` | Delete a chat |

### Contacts (6)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `search_contacts` | Search contacts |
| `get_contact` | Get contact details |
| `block_contact` | Block a contact |
| `unblock_contact` | Unblock a contact |
| `get_blocked_contacts` | List blocked contacts |
| `check_phone_registered` | Check if a phone number is registered |

### Groups (13)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `create_group` | Create a new group |
| `get_group_info` | Get group info |
| `leave_group` | Leave a group |
| `add_group_members` | Add members |
| `remove_group_members` | Remove members |
| `promote_admin` | Promote to admin |
| `demote_admin` | Demote from admin |
| `set_group_name` | Change group name |
| `set_group_topic` | Change group topic |
| `set_group_photo` | Change group photo |
| `get_invite_link` | Get invite link |
| `revoke_invite_link` | Revoke invite link |
| `join_via_invite` | Join via invite link |

### Media (7)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `send_image` | Send an image |
| `send_video` | Send a video |
| `send_audio` | Send audio/voice message |
| `send_document` | Send a document |
| `send_location` | Send a location |
| `send_contact_card` | Send a contact card |
| `download_media` | Download media from a message |

### Presence (5)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `subscribe_presence` | Subscribe to presence updates |
| `send_typing` | Send typing indicator |
| `send_recording` | Send recording indicator |
| `set_online` | Set presence online |
| `set_offline` | Set presence offline |

### Status (4)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `post_text_status` | Post text status |
| `post_image_status` | Post image status |
| `get_status_updates` | Get status updates |
| `delete_status` | Delete status |

### Bridge (2)

| Tool | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `get_bridge_status` | Get health status |
| `get_connection_history` | Get connection history |

## Troubleshooting

- **QR Code not appearing**: Check stderr output, or open `~/.whatsapp-mcp/qrcode.png`
- **Session expired**: Delete `~/.whatsapp-mcp/whatsapp.db` and restart to re-authenticate
- **Out of sync**: Delete both `~/.whatsapp-mcp/*.db` files and restart
- **Windows CGO error** (`Binary was compiled with 'CGO_ENABLED=0'`): Install MSYS2, add `ucrt64\bin` to PATH, run `go env -w CGO_ENABLED=1`
- **Device limit reached**: Remove a device in WhatsApp → Settings → Linked Devices

## Security Note

As with all MCP servers, be aware of [prompt injection risks](https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jun/16/the-lethal-trifecta/). This server can read your WhatsApp messages and send messages on your behalf — only connect trusted AI clients.

## Development

```bash
cd whatsapp-bridge-v2
go test ./...
go build ./...
```

## License

MIT

## Source & license

This open-source MCP server is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

- **Author:** [ihiteshgupta](https://github.com/ihiteshgupta)
- **Source:** [ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp](https://github.com/ihiteshgupta/whatsapp-mcp)
- **License:** MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.

## Pricing

- **Free** — Free

## Security capabilities

Automated source analysis of v0.1.0 — what this tool can access:

- **Network access:** yes
- **Filesystem access:** no
- **Shell / process execution:** no
- **Environment & secrets:** no
- **Dynamic code execution:** no

*"Yes" means the capability is present in the source — more access means more to trust, not that it is unsafe.*


## Versions

- **0.1.0** — security scan: flagged — Imported from the upstream source.

## Links

- Listing page: https://agentstack.voostack.com/l/mcp-ihiteshgupta-whatsapp-mcp
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