How to Use the Wati MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check Wati status using Claude Desktop?

You use the checkwatistatus tool. This instantly verifies if your connection is active before you run a large campaign, saving you time and headaches.

Q: Can I list templates with Wati and Claude Desktop?

Yep. The listtemplates tool lets you pull all available message templates. This is key for building automated workflows in Claude Desktop, ensuring your agent uses the right format.

Q: Which tools let me manage contacts with Wati and Claude Desktop?

You'll stick to addcontact, getcontact, and updatecontact. These three functions give your agent full control over the contact database.

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Get and Manage Contact Data

Need to know who you’re talking to? The `list_contacts` tool pulls all contact records. You can then use `get_contact` to check specific details, or even `update_contact` if a client changes their number. This is great for PMs using the Claude Web interface; they get live API data without ever touching a terminal. It lets you build forms based on real contact attributes.

Send Different Types of Messages

Sending messages isn't just one thing. Use `send_template_message` to send bulk, structured updates, or `send_session_message` for casual chat replies. When you hit the send button via the Desktop app, your agent handles complex logic like using `list_templates` first, making sure the message format is correct before sending.

Automate Broadcasts and Media Sharing

Need to get a big group of people hit with the same info? The `list_broadcasts` tool shows you what's queued up. You can also use `send_media_message` when your workflow requires sending images or documents. Whether running it locally via stdio transport on your machine or through the browser, the client handles media payloads cleanly.

Setup guide

Set up Wati MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Wati MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Wati MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under wati-alternative-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Wati MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `check_wati_status` tool. This instantly verifies if your connection is active before you run a large campaign, saving you time and headaches.

This server touches contact information and message records. Specifically, it handles attributes like phone numbers, names, and chat history data types.

Yep. The `list_templates` tool lets you pull all available message templates. This is key for building automated workflows in Claude Desktop, ensuring your agent uses the right format.

If you're running it through the browser (claude.ai), yes, it must be publicly reachable. If you set it up via the native Desktop app, you use local stdio transport.

You'll stick to `add_contact`, `get_contact`, and `update_contact`. These three functions give your agent full control over the contact database.

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