How to install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in VS Code
To install WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) in VS Code, click "Add to VS Code" on this page or add the "whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial" block under "servers" in .vscode/mcp.json, then pick it in Copilot Chat agent mode.
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Or add it by hand
Create .vscode/mcp.json and paste this. Note that VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{ "servers": { "whatsapp-chat-reader-unofficial": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "wa-chat-reader" ] } } } - 3
Start it in Copilot Chat
Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode and pick the server from the tools menu.
Config file: .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace
MCP servers run with your permissions. If WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.
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Questions
Does WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) work in VS Code?
Yes. VS Code supports local and remote mcp servers in copilot agent mode, and WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) installs with the steps above.
WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) does not show up in VS Code. What now?
Restart VS Code fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure uv (for uvx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.
Is WhatsApp Chat Reader (Unofficial) safe?
It scores 32 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.
