How to Use the WhatsApp Business Alternative MCP in CrewAI

Q: How do I handle message flow with the WhatsApp Business Alternative and CrewAI?

You set up a sequence: Agent A researches templates using listmessagetemplates, then Agent B sends the message via sendtemplatemessage. This collaboration runs autonomously, making it highly reliable.

Q: Can I list numbers for a WhatsApp Business Alternative using CrewAI?

Yes, the specialized agents handle this. They can run listphonenumbers to pull all associated phone number data into the crew's memory for subsequent actions.

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Manage WhatsApp Templates

The `list_message_templates` tool allows an agent to research and catalog every message template available. This is the first step in any communication operation. If a campaign needs to be killed, the moderator agent uses `delete_message_template`. It performs this action autonomously without human intervention.

Verify Account Credentials

An initial agent can call `get_waba_details` to gather all necessary account configuration data. This setup allows the crew to know exactly what resources are available. Additionally, another agent uses `get_business_profile` to fetch public business details for context.

Send Messages and Media via MCP Server

The acting agent controls communication. It sends a template using `send_template_message`, or if the chat is live, it uses `send_text_message`. These actions are part of an autonomous sequence. Need to verify media assets? The `get_media` tool provides that data so agents can act accordingly.

Setup guide

Set up WhatsApp Business Alternative MCP in CrewAI

Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai package (pip install crewai)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install CrewAI
Run pip install crewai to install the framework. MCP support is built-in via the mcps parameter.
2

Add the MCP URL to your agent
Pass your Vinkius endpoint directly to the mcps list. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. CrewAI handles tool discovery and caching automatically.
3

Kick off your crew
Create a Crew with your agent and tasks. Call crew.kickoff() — the agent will automatically invoke WhatsApp Business Alternative tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

agent = Agent(
    role="WhatsApp Business Alternative Analyst",
    goal="Access and analyze WhatsApp Business Alternative data via MCP.",
    backstory="Expert analyst with direct WhatsApp Business Alternative access.",
    mcps=[
        "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    ],
)

task = Task(
    description="List recent WhatsApp Business Alternative transactions",
    agent=agent,
    expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
)

crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
result = crew.kickoff()
print(result)

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Prerequisites

Python 3.10+ installed
crewai + crewai-tools packages
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Install dependencies
Run pip install crewai crewai-tools. The MCPServerAdapter handles lifecycle management and tool conversion.
2

Connect with MCPServerAdapter
Use MCPServerAdapter as a context manager with SseServerParameters pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. The adapter automatically manages connection lifecycle.
3

Assign tools and run
Pass the returned mcp_tools to your agent's tools parameter. The adapter converts MCP tools to native BaseTool objects compatible with all CrewAI agents.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew
from crewai_tools import MCPServerAdapter
from mcp import SseServerParameters

server_params = SseServerParameters(
    url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
)

with MCPServerAdapter(server_params) as mcp_tools:
    agent = Agent(
        role="WhatsApp Business Alternative Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze WhatsApp Business Alternative data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct WhatsApp Business Alternative access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent WhatsApp Business Alternative transactions",
        agent=agent,
        expected_output="A summary of recent activity",
    )

    crew = Crew(agents=[agent], tasks=[task])
    result = crew.kickoff()
    print(result)

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Common questions about WhatsApp Business Alternative MCP in CrewAI

You set up a sequence: Agent A researches templates using `list_message_templates`, then Agent B sends the message via `send_template_message`. This collaboration runs autonomously, making it highly reliable.

The server primarily deals with account configuration data. Specifically, when using `get_waba_details`, you're working with operational metadata concerning phone numbers and business profiles.

The primary sensitive data touched is account configuration. When an agent calls `list_phone_numbers`, it accesses identifiers that must be protected within your crew's memory and shared state.

Yes, the specialized agents handle this. They can run `list_phone_numbers` to pull all associated phone number data into the crew's memory for subsequent actions.

It makes it fully autonomous. You don’t just run one script; you build a whole team of agents that handle monitoring, researching (templates), and acting without human intervention.

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