How to Use the Wati MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I list contacts using Wati and Claude Code?

You execute the listcontacts tool via a command. The output is streamed directly to your terminal's stdio, which you can then pipe into other scripts for processing.

Q: What data types does Wati and Claude Code touch regarding message history?

The server handles messages data. You use listmessages to fetch the records needed for debugging or generating reports, all from a scripted environment.

Q: Can I update user details using Wati and Claude Code's MCP Server?

Yes. You run updatecontact in your script. This function updates contact attributes across your database without needing any graphical interface, making it ideal for automated maintenance tasks.

Q: What if I need to send messages using Wati and Claude Code in CI/CD?

You wrap the communication logic (e.g., sendsessionmessage) into a shell script or GitHub Action. Since it's headless, you don't worry about environment dependencies outside of networking.

Q: How does Wati and Claude Code handle message templates?

You list available templates using listtemplates and then use gettemplate to pull the exact JSON structure. This validated data is what you pass into your automated sending commands.

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Perform bulk contact management in scripts.

Write shell scripts that first fetch all recipients using `list_contacts`. You can then loop through this output, calling `get_contact` to validate details or running `update_contact` to ensure the data is current. The MCP Server runs these commands headless, making it perfect for CI/CD pipelines where GUI interaction isn't an option.

Automate message sending via command line.

You can write a script that processes and sends messages. For templates, the server exposes `list_templates` and `send_template_message`. If you need to send rich content, `send_media_message` is available for execution in your container. This means running full communication flows as part of an automated nightly job.

Process message history and status checks.

For auditing or reporting purposes, you run `list_messages` to pull all historical conversations. You can also check the health of your connection with `check_wati_status`. Furthermore, `list_broadcasts` lets you track large-scale campaigns. These functions provide reliable data streams for backend processing.

Setup guide

Set up Wati MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see wati-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Wati transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Wati tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http wati-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Wati MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wati-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Wati MCP in Claude Code

You execute the `list_contacts` tool via a command. The output is streamed directly to your terminal's stdio, which you can then pipe into other scripts for processing.

The server handles `messages` data. You use `list_messages` to fetch the records needed for debugging or generating reports, all from a scripted environment.

Yes. You run `update_contact` in your script. This function updates contact attributes across your database without needing any graphical interface, making it ideal for automated maintenance tasks.

You wrap the communication logic (e.g., `send_session_message`) into a shell script or GitHub Action. Since it's headless, you don't worry about environment dependencies outside of networking.

You list available templates using `list_templates` and then use `get_template` to pull the exact JSON structure. This validated data is what you pass into your automated sending commands.

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