WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial)
CommunityMCP server by NabheetCloud · updated · ★ 1
Unofficial read-only MCP server for your local WhatsApp chat history (stays on your machine). WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) is a community project by NabheetCloud, not verified by a company domain.
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Install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial)
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial -- uvx wa-chat-readerRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Claude Code
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"wa-chat-reader"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"wa-chat-reader"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Cursor
{
"servers": {
"whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"wa-chat-reader"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in VS Code
codex mcp add whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial -- uvx wa-chat-readerStep-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Codex
{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"wa-chat-reader"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Antigravity CLI
gemini mcp add whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial uvx wa-chat-readerGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
Step-by-step: install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in Gemini CLI
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-chat-reader-unofficial block.
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WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial): common questions
How do I install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial)?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial -- uvx wa-chat-reader. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) the official server?
WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) is a community project by NabheetCloud, not verified by a company domain.
Is WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) safe to use?
It scores 32 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 Chat Reader (Unofficial)?
Similar MCP servers: Vexa, Agent-Native Chat, Agent-Native Mail, QR Rápido.
Does WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) 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.
