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WhatsApp MCP server

nakulben/whatsapp-mcp

Manage WhatsApp Business message templates via the Meta Cloud API: create, validate and send all template types, including carousel, catalog and flows.

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Install WhatsApp in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add nakulben-whatsapp -e META_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -e META_WABA_ID=... -e META_PHONE_NUMBER_ID=... -- uvx jina-whatsapp-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nakulben-whatsapp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "jina-whatsapp-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "META_ACCESS_TOKEN": "...",
        "META_WABA_ID": "...",
        "META_PHONE_NUMBER_ID": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the WhatsApp MCP server do?

Manage WhatsApp Business message templates via the Meta Cloud API: create, validate and send all template types, including carousel, catalog and flows.

Is the WhatsApp MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does WhatsApp run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add WhatsApp to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add nakulben-whatsapp -e META_ACCESS_TOKEN=... -e META_WABA_ID=... -e META_PHONE_NUMBER_ID=... -- uvx jina-whatsapp-mcp

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