WhatsApp Messaging API MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install WhatsApp Messaging API in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add whatsapp-messaging-api -e WHATSAPP_API_KEY=... -- npx -y whatsapp-messaging-api-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp-messaging-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "whatsapp-messaging-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_API_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the WhatsApp Messaging API MCP server do?

Send WhatsApp messages from Claude. No Meta Business approval or WhatsApp Business account.

Is the WhatsApp Messaging API 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 Messaging API 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 Messaging API to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add whatsapp-messaging-api -e WHATSAPP_API_KEY=... -- npx -y whatsapp-messaging-api-mcp

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