WhatsApp Business MCP Server for Windsurf 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect WhatsApp Business through the Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool — ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"whatsapp-business": {
"url": "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.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple WhatsApp Business tool calls autonomously — query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste the Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WhatsApp Business MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using WhatsApp Business
Open Cascade and ask: "Using WhatsApp Business, help me..." — 6 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with WhatsApp Business through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows — Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 6 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
WhatsApp Business + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the WhatsApp Business MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from WhatsApp Business and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query WhatsApp Business tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from WhatsApp Business and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine WhatsApp Business data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
WhatsApp Business MCP Tools for Windsurf (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect WhatsApp Business to Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf
Common issues when connecting WhatsApp Business to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
WhatsApp Business + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating WhatsApp Business MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect WhatsApp Business with your favorite client
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Connect WhatsApp Business to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.