How to Use the WhatsApp Business MCP in Cline

Q: How do I automate sending WhatsApp Business templates using Cline?

You write a function that calls sendtemplatemessage, requiring the exact template name and language code. Cline executes this call as if it were native code, making it perfect for scheduled jobs or deployment scripts.

Q: Does Cline support sending location pins for WhatsApp Business?

Yes, it supports the sendlocationpin tool. You simply include the recipient number and the lat/lng coordinates in your script, and Cline executes the message send.

Q: How does Cline handle marking messages as read on WhatsApp Business?

You can integrate markasread into your scripts by providing a raw wamid message ID. This lets you script conversation state management, which is useful for testing or auditing purposes.

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Build message sending scripts.

Need a script to push updates? You can write code that calls `send_text_message` using an E.164 phone number and the desired text. The agent handles connecting this tool call into your overall task execution, making it reliable for CI/CD. This capability lets you treat WhatsApp Business messaging like any other API endpoint in your codebase.

Automate rich media delivery.

Don't just send text. Cline allows you to script the sending of complex content. Use `send_media_message` by passing a public file URL, allowing you to automate the distribution of images, videos, or documents via WhatsApp Business. It integrates seamlessly into your existing testing and deployment pipelines.

Manage interactive conversational flow.

For structured communication, you can code calls to `send_quick_reply_buttons`. This tool lets your script send a message block along with up to three labeled buttons. If the conversation requires formality, use `send_template_message` for official WhatsApp Business outreach. The agent executes these multi-part messages as part of its end-to-end task.

Setup guide

Set up WhatsApp Business MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type whatsapp-business-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest WhatsApp Business refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

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

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Common questions about WhatsApp Business MCP in Cline

You write a function that calls `send_template_message`, requiring the exact template name and language code. Cline executes this call as if it were native code, making it perfect for scheduled jobs or deployment scripts.

Yep. You pass a JSON array containing names and phone numbers to `send_contact_card`. This lets you automate the follow-up step of providing contacts when your script hits that stage.

This MCP Server handles phone numbers and message content. When running in a CI/CD context, all interactions are logged against your credentials, ensuring that only authorized code can modify or read messages on WhatsApp Business.

Yes, it supports the `send_location_pin` tool. You simply include the recipient number and the lat/lng coordinates in your script, and Cline executes the message send.

You can integrate `mark_as_read` into your scripts by providing a raw `wamid` message ID. This lets you script conversation state management, which is useful for testing or auditing purposes.

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