# DoubleTick MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > DoubleTick MCP lets you manage your WhatsApp Business account through your AI client. It handles template messages, contact lists, and real-time delivery tracking so you don't have to jump back into a dashboard to send bulk updates or check if a customer actually read your message. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XKpqQxWYE7qhiFmUOuVWaK5lnE4NRsAzUKTb0ZT4/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** doubletick, whatsapp-business-api, whatsapp-automation, messaging-crm, template-messages, delivery-tracking, marketing-automation, meta-business, mcp ## Description Imagine you're running a high-volume retail shop. Every time an order ships, you need to notify the customer on WhatsApp. Usually, that means copy-pasting details into a dashboard, picking a template, and hitting send. This Connector changes that by letting your AI agent do the heavy lifting. You can tell your agent to send out personalized order updates to a list of customers, and it handles the placeholders and the actual sending for you. It also keeps your contact list organized and lets you see exactly who read your messages in real-time. Instead of being buried in tabs, you just talk to your agent. It handles the logistics of WhatsApp marketing and sales workflows, making it a core part of your growth stack. You'll find this useful if you're already using Vinkius to manage your AI tools, as it plugs right into your existing workflow without extra friction. It's about moving from manual data entry to just giving directions. ## Tools ### get_message_status Check if a specific message was sent, delivered, or read. Use this to confirm customers saw your update. ### list_groups See all WhatsApp groups in your account. This helps you understand your team's communication structure. ### list_templates View all your approved WhatsApp message templates. Use this to see what designs you have available for outreach. ### send_template_message Send a WhatsApp template with specific data. You just provide the placeholders, and the agent handles the rest. ### create_contact Add a new person to your WhatsApp contact list. This keeps your audience organized for future campaigns. ### list_contacts Get a list of all your current WhatsApp contacts. Use this to see who is in your database. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` List my approved WhatsApp templates. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled your approved designs. You have 8 active templates, including 'Order_Shipped', 'Welcome_New_User', and 'Promo_Alert'. Which one should we use? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Send the 'Order_Shipped' template to +123456789 with 'Package ID 99'. ``` **Response:** ``` Done. I've sent that out. I'll keep an eye on the delivery status for you. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Did they read the last message? ``` **Response:** ``` I checked the status for that message. It was marked as 'Delivered' at 10:45 AM and 'Read' at 11:02 AM. ``` ## Capabilities ### Send personalized WhatsApp messages Use dynamic placeholders to send unique content to different customers automatically. ### Track message delivery See if your messages were sent, delivered, or read instantly. ### Manage contact lists Add and organize your WhatsApp audience directly through your agent. ### Browse approved templates View your official WhatsApp message designs and their metadata. ### View group memberships See which WhatsApp groups your team is part of to understand collaboration. ## Use Cases ### Order Notifications A store owner asks the agent to send a 'Shipped' status to 50 customers using a template. ### Lead Follow-ups A sales rep asks the agent to message a new lead with a personalized discount code. ### Campaign Tracking A marketer asks the agent to list all read statuses for a morning broadcast. ### Contact Cleanup A manager asks the agent to list all contacts to see who hasn't been messaged in a month. ## Benefits - Stop copy-pasting: Use send_template_message to blast personalized updates to hundreds of customers in seconds. - Real-time visibility: Use get_message_status to see exactly when a customer read your message without checking a dashboard. - Organized audience: Use create_contact and list_contacts to keep your CRM data synced with your WhatsApp account. - Template management: Use list_templates to quickly find the right approved message for the specific customer situation. - Team oversight: Use list_groups to see how your team is organized across different WhatsApp collaboration spaces. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a hands-off way to manage WhatsApp Business communications using natural language. 1. Get your API Key from the DoubleTick dashboard under Settings > Developer API. 2. Connect the Connector to your preferred AI client using the Vinkius interface. 3. Start asking your agent to send messages or check statuses. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the DoubleTick MCP send bulk messages?** Yes, it lets your agent send template messages to your contact list at scale. You can handle large outreach campaigns without manual copy-pasting. **Does it track if people read my messages?** Yes, it pulls real-time delivery statuses. Your agent can tell you if a message was sent, delivered, or read. **Can I manage my WhatsApp contacts with this?** You can create and list contacts directly through your agent. This helps keep your audience organized without leaving your workspace. **Is this for WhatsApp Business or personal accounts?** This is designed for official WhatsApp Business accounts. It works with your approved templates and business contact lists. **How do I see which groups I'm in?** The Connector lets your agent list your WhatsApp groups so you can see your team's collaboration spaces quickly. **Can it send custom text without a template?** This Connector focuses on approved WhatsApp templates. This ensures your messages stay compliant with official business guidelines. **How do I find my DoubleTick API Key?** Log in to your DoubleTick account, navigate to **Settings** > **Developer API**, and generate or copy your unique access token. **Do I need approved templates to send messages?** Yes, for business-initiated conversations, the WhatsApp Business API requires using templates that have been approved by Meta. **How do I handle template placeholders?** The `send_template_message` tool accepts a `placeholders_json` string. Provide a JSON array containing the values for your template variables in order.