MCP (Model Context Protocol)

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an emerging open standard that lets AI agents securely access tools, APIs, and external data through a unified interface. Instead of writing custom integrations or backend logic, MCP bridges your local or cloud tools directly to the AI model — giving it controlled, structured access to real-world functions. When combined with Whapi.Cloud’s WhatsApp API, MCP enables agents to send messages, manage groups, post to channels, or trigger workflows instantly. It transforms WhatsApp automation from code-heavy development into a plug-and-run experience.

In short, MCP brings the missing layer of intelligence between your AI agent and Whapi’s powerful WhatsApp API — letting you build, test, and scale automations faster than ever.

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Quick start

Requires Node.js 18+.

Install and run via NPX:

npx -y whapi-mcp@latest

Or set your Whapi API token and run:

# PowerShell
$env:API_TOKEN="YOUR_TOKEN"; npx -y whapi-mcp@latest

Using with MCP clients

• Cursor: add to %USERPROFILE%.cursor\mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whapi-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "whapi-mcp@latest"],
      "env": { "API_TOKEN": "YOUR_TOKEN" }
    }
  }
}

• Claude Desktop: add to %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (same structure as above).

Tools

The server exposes tools generated from Whapi OpenAPI. Example:

• sendMessageText (required: to, body)

Example call (pseudo):

name: sendMessageText
arguments: { "to": "[email protected]", "body": "Hello" }