What is the difference between a session message and a template message?

Session messages can only be sent if the user has messaged you in the last 24 hours. Template messages are pre-approved by WhatsApp and can be used to initiate a conversation at any time.

How do I see the approved templates in my account?

Use the `list_message_templates` query. Your agent will retrieve the complete list of pre-approved WhatsApp templates available in your Wati dashboard.

Can I retrieve the last messages from a specific customer?

Yes! Use the `list_chat_history` tool and provide the customer's WhatsApp number. The agent will return the message history for that specific conversation.

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Wati MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 13 tools to Add Contact, Check Wati Status, Get Contact, and more

Name: Wati
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Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 13 Tools IDE

Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Wati through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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The Wati app connector for Windsurf is a standout in the Communication Messaging category — giving your AI agent 13 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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

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About Wati MCP Server

Connect your Wati WhatsApp Business account to any AI agent and simplify how you engage with your customers through natural conversation and automated messaging workflows.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Wati tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Direct Messaging — Send instant WhatsApp session messages to active contacts for real-time support and engagement.
Template Automation — Send pre-approved WhatsApp templates to start conversations or send notifications with dynamic parameters.
Contact Management — List and inspect your WhatsApp subscribers and contacts to keep your directory up-to-date.
Chat History — Retrieve the complete message history for any specific contact to understand the conversation context.
Template Catalog — List all available message templates to identify the best options for your communication strategy.

The Wati MCP Server exposes 13 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 13 Wati tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to Wati through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning whatsapp-api, chatbot, customer-engagement, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

add_contact

Add a contact

check_wati_status

Verify connectivity

get_contact

Get contact details

get_template

Get template details

list_broadcasts

List broadcasts

list_contacts

List contacts

list_messages

List messages

list_tags

List tags

list_templates

List message templates

send_media_message

Send media message

send_session_message

Send a session message

send_template_message

Send a template message

update_contact

Update contact attributes

Connect Wati to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Wati into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Wati

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Wati, help me...". 13 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Wati MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Wati through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 13 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Wati + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Wati MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Wati and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Wati tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Wati and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Wati data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Wati in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Wati immediately.

"List all my WhatsApp templates."

"Send the 'order_ready' template to 5511999999999."

"Show me the chat history for the number 5511888888888."

Troubleshooting Wati MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Wati to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Wati + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Wati MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.