Wati MCP Server for Claude Code 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Wati as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add wati --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Wati MCP Server
Connect your Wati account to any AI agent and power your customer communication on WhatsApp through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Wati as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 7 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Wati data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Unified Messaging — Send approved WhatsApp template messages or free-text session replies to your customers
- Contact Management — List all WhatsApp contacts in your Wati CRM and retrieve full profile details by phone number
- Chat History — Retrieve the recent message history for any contact to provide personalized support or sales follow-ups
- Template Discovery — List all approved and pending WhatsApp message templates available for outbound messaging
- Broadcast Campaigns — Monitor previous and active WhatsApp broadcast campaigns and track their delivery status
- Customer Roster — Quickly browse your customer list and their associated phone numbers directly from your agent
The Wati MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Wati to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Wati MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Wati
Ask Claude: "Using Wati, show me..." — 7 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Wati MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Wati through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Wati tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Wati + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Wati MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Wati tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Wati nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Wati outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Wati status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Wati MCP Tools for Claude Code (7)
These 7 tools become available when you connect Wati to Claude Code via MCP:
get_whatsapp_chat_history
Provide the contact’s phone number. Retrieves the recent message history for a specific contact
get_whatsapp_contact_details
Retrieves profile details for a specific WhatsApp contact by phone number
list_broadcast_campaigns
Lists previous and active WhatsApp broadcast campaigns
list_whatsapp_contacts
Lists all WhatsApp contacts in the Wati CRM
list_whatsapp_templates
Lists all approved and pending WhatsApp message templates
send_session_message
Sends a free-text session message to a user
send_template_message
Requires the template name and target phone number. Sends an approved WhatsApp template message
Example Prompts for Wati in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Wati immediately.
"List all my WhatsApp contacts in Wati."
"Send the 'order_confirmation' template to +123456789."
"What was my last conversation with +123456789 about?"
Troubleshooting Wati MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Wati to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Wati + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Wati MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Wati with your favorite client
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Connect Wati to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 7 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.