How to Use the WhatsApp Business MCP in CrewAI

Q: How does CrewAI manage sending text messages with WhatsApp Business?

You assign an agent to use sendtextmessage. The agent provides the E.164 number and message body, and the crew executes this action as one step in a defined workflow.

Q: Can CrewAI handle sending location pins for WhatsApp Business?

Yes. You give an agent the sendlocationpin tool, along with the recipient number and coordinates. The specialized agent executes this map pin send to WhatsApp Business.

Q: If I want to use quick reply buttons with WhatsApp Business using CrewAI, how is it managed?

You let a moderator agent call sendquickreplybuttons. This action requires the explanation text and up to three button labels. The crew ensures this message block appears correctly.

Q: Does WhatsApp Business support template messages with CrewAI?

Yes, agents can use sendtemplatemessage by providing the exact Meta-approved template name and language code. This structured communication is perfect for formal operations.

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Send Text Messages via MCP Server

The `send_text_message` tool lets your crew send a free-form conversation message on WhatsApp Business. Agents only need the E.164 phone number and the text. A specialist agent can be tasked with this, ensuring that the core conversational action is executed as part of a larger, monitored sequence.

Send Media Messages via MCP Server

Use `send_media_message` to send files like documents or videos. You pass the recipient number and an absolute file URL. A dedicated agent can be given this role, handling the media transfer while another agent monitors the overall success of the communication.

Send Interactive Reply Buttons via MCP Server

The `send_quick_reply_buttons` tool allows you to pre-load up to three buttons with specific labels and an explanation text. This is ideal for guided conversations. A moderator agent can use this, ensuring that the message block appears exactly when and how it should during a complex interaction.

Setup guide

Set up WhatsApp Business 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 tools as needed.

crew.py

from crewai import Agent, Task, Crew

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

task = Task(
    description="List recent WhatsApp Business 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 Analyst",
        goal="Access and analyze WhatsApp Business data via MCP.",
        backstory="Expert analyst with direct WhatsApp Business access.",
        tools=mcp_tools,
    )

    task = Task(
        description="List recent WhatsApp Business 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 MCP in CrewAI

You assign an agent to use `send_text_message`. The agent provides the E.164 number and message body, and the crew executes this action as one step in a defined workflow.

Yes. You give an agent the `send_location_pin` tool, along with the recipient number and coordinates. The specialized agent executes this map pin send to WhatsApp Business.

The server deals with phone numbers (E.164), text strings, absolute file URLs, and latitude/longitude coordinates. These are the inputs your specialized agents need to operate.

You let a moderator agent call `send_quick_reply_buttons`. This action requires the explanation text and up to three button labels. The crew ensures this message block appears correctly.

Yes, agents can use `send_template_message` by providing the exact Meta-approved template name and language code. This structured communication is perfect for formal operations.

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