WhatsApp Business MCP Server for Claude Code 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add WhatsApp Business 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 whatsapp-business --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About WhatsApp Business MCP Server
Connect your WhatsApp Business API account to any AI agent and power your customer engagement through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers WhatsApp Business as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where WhatsApp Business data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Conversational Messaging — Send free-form text messages to users within the 24-hour customer service window
- Rich Media Support — Distribute images, videos, documents, and audio files with captions directly from your agent
- Template Messages — Use Meta-approved templates to initiate or resume conversations outside the 24-hour window
- Interactive Buttons — Send quick-reply buttons (up to 3) to help users navigate choices and workflows easily
- Location Pinning — Share physical business addresses or meeting points by sending map pins with custom names
- Emoji Reactions — Acknowledge and react to specific incoming messages using any standard emoji character
- Scalable Engagement — Automate outbound communication using professional WhatsApp Business infrastructure
The WhatsApp Business MCP Server exposes 6 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 WhatsApp Business to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WhatsApp Business 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 WhatsApp Business
Ask Claude: "Using WhatsApp Business, show me..." — 6 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with WhatsApp Business 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 WhatsApp Business 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
WhatsApp Business + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed WhatsApp Business tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query WhatsApp Business nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe WhatsApp Business outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query WhatsApp Business status endpoints and alert on anomalies
WhatsApp Business MCP Tools for Claude Code (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect WhatsApp Business to Claude Code via MCP:
send_emoji_reaction
Provide the recipient number, the target message_id (starting with wamid...), and an emoji. Reacts to a specific WhatsApp message with an emoji
send_location_pin
Provide recipient number and lat/lng coordinates. Sends a physical location pin on the map
send_media_message
Provide the recipient number, absolute file URL, and media type. Sends an image, video, document, or audio file via a public URL
send_quick_reply_buttons
Provide the explanation text and a comma-separated list of button labels (max 3). Sends up to 3 quick-reply buttons with a message block
send_template_message
Requires the exact template name and language code. Sends a Meta-approved Template message to initiate or resume a conversation
send_text_message
Provide the E.164 phone number and the message text. Sends a free-form conversational text message to a user on WhatsApp
Example Prompts for WhatsApp Business in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with WhatsApp Business immediately.
"Send a WhatsApp message to +123456789 saying 'Hi, your appointment is confirmed for 3 PM!'."
"Send the 'welcome_offer' template to +123456789 in en_US."
"Send a quick reply message to +123456789: 'How would you like to proceed?' with buttons 'Yes', 'No', 'Maybe'."
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Business MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting WhatsApp Business to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
WhatsApp Business + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating WhatsApp Business 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 WhatsApp Business with your favorite client
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Connect WhatsApp Business to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.