How to Use the Wati MCP in Claude

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

You can run the listwhatsappcontacts tool to pull a full roster of everyone in your Wati CRM. This gives you an immediate overview of who we're talking to across all campaigns.

Q: Can I check template status with Wati and Claude Desktop?

Yep. The listwhatsapptemplates tool shows every approved or pending message template in your account. It’s a quick way to make sure you're using the latest branding guidelines.

Q: How do I list broadcast campaigns with Wati and Claude Desktop?

Just call listbroadcastcampaigns. This tool shows both your active campaigns and any past ones you've run through the system. It’s useful for reporting on overall outreach volume.

Manage WhatsApp campaigns and contacts directly within Claude Desktop.

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Get contact information.

Need to know who you're talking to? The `get_whatsapp_contact_details` tool pulls the full profile data for any WhatsApp user, just by supplying their phone number. It lets you verify if a contact is active and what details Wati has stored. You can check this context before sending out anything important.

Manage messaging history.

Before writing copy, always pull the background info. Use `get_whatsapp_chat_history` to retrieve a contact's recent conversation thread. This gives you immediate context on what was discussed last week. The chat logs help you write replies that sound natural and relevant. You don't want to repeat information they already brought up.

Send different message types.

Sending a simple text is easy with `send_session_message`. But if it's an official update, you need structure. Use the `send_template_message` tool for branded, approved templates. For general outreach or quick follow-ups, `send_session_message` works great. It covers both free-text chats and structured API messaging.

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-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Wati MCP in Claude Desktop

You can run the `list_whatsapp_contacts` tool to pull a full roster of everyone in your Wati CRM. This gives you an immediate overview of who we're talking to across all campaigns.

Yep. The `list_whatsapp_templates` tool shows every approved or pending message template in your account. It’s a quick way to make sure you're using the latest branding guidelines.

Absolutely. If you use the Desktop App, you can configure local stdio servers directly in `claude_desktop_config.json`. This lets your agent access services on localhost.

This server touches WhatsApp contact details and message history. When using the tools, you're handling private user conversations and profile information that must be kept secure.

Just call `list_broadcast_campaigns`. This tool shows both your active campaigns and any past ones you've run through the system. It’s useful for reporting on overall outreach volume.

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