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whatsapp-mcp
CommunityMCP server by meharajM · updated · ★ 0 · 19 downloads a week
WhatsApp MCP Server - Human-in-the-loop for AI agents via WhatsApp whatsapp-mcp is a community project by meharajM, not verified by a company domain.
Install whatsapp-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add whatsapp-mcp -e WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER=YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER -- npx -y @mhrj/whatsapp-mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mhrj/whatsapp-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER": "YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER"
}
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mhrj/whatsapp-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER": "YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"whatsapp-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mhrj/whatsapp-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER": "YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add whatsapp-mcp --env WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER=YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER -- npx -y @mhrj/whatsapp-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mhrj/whatsapp-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER": "YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add whatsapp-mcp npx -y @mhrj/whatsapp-mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the whatsapp-mcp block.
Last commit 130 days ago
ISC: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
WHATSAPP_Environment variable | Required | Target WhatsApp number (required) |
WHATSAPP_Environment variable | Optional | Comma-separated JIDs to restrict who can control replies |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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whatsapp-mcp: common questions
How do I install whatsapp-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add whatsapp-mcp -e WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER=YOUR_WHATSAPP_TARGET_NUMBER -- npx -y @mhrj/whatsapp-mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is whatsapp-mcp the official server?
whatsapp-mcp is a community project by meharajM, not verified by a company domain.
Is whatsapp-mcp free?
The code is published under the ISC licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is whatsapp-mcp safe to use?
It scores 51 of 100. Grades: maintenance C, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to whatsapp-mcp?
Similar MCP servers: Vexa, TradingMCP, Agent-Native Brain, Agent-Native Chat.
Does whatsapp-mcp work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.