How to Use the WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I manage WhatsApp message templates using WSLA (WhatsApp) and Claude Desktop?

You list available templates using listwhatsapptemplates first. After verifying the template details, you call sendwhatsapptemplate directly from your chat prompt to dispatch the official message.

Q: Does WSLA (WhatsApp) support sending quick reactions with Claude Desktop?

Yes. The agent uses the sendwhatsappreaction tool to react to a specific WhatsApp message in the thread. It's useful for acknowledging receipt quickly without writing a full reply.

Q: If I’m running this on Claude Desktop, can I send text messages using WSLA (WhatsApp) and my agent?

Absolutely. You call sendwhatsapptext to dispatch standard text messages. This runs locally via the MCP Server setup, keeping your communication data private.

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Manage Templates via MCP Server

Need to send a message that follows specific guidelines? First, use `list_whatsapp_templates` to see what templates are available. Then, you'll call `send_whatsapp_template` using the correct ID and variables. This handles official WhatsApp messaging without needing manual workarounds in the chat.

Send Messages from Claude Desktop

Sending a quick text is simple. Just invoke `send_whatsapp_text`, passing the recipient's number and the body of the message. It handles sending plain, immediate messages. For reacting to existing conversations, you can use `send_whatsapp_reaction` to quickly acknowledge something without typing.

Get Media Details with MCP Server

If a conversation involves media, you need context. The `get_whatsapp_media_details` tool fetches all the necessary information about attached files or photos. This ensures your agent knows exactly what kind of media it's dealing with before trying to summarize or act on it.

Setup guide

Set up WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under wsla-whatsapp-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP in Claude Desktop

You list available templates using `list_whatsapp_templates` first. After verifying the template details, you call `send_whatsapp_template` directly from your chat prompt to dispatch the official message.

Yes. The agent uses the `send_whatsapp_reaction` tool to react to a specific WhatsApp message in the thread. It's useful for acknowledging receipt quickly without writing a full reply.

Absolutely. You call `send_whatsapp_text` to dispatch standard text messages. This runs locally via the MCP Server setup, keeping your communication data private.

This server handles raw message identifiers, media details, and structured template variables related to WhatsApp message content. It's all managed through the Meta Cloud API calls.

You connect it via the Integrations settings in the web view, or you can configure the local endpoint when setting up the MCP Server on your desktop app. The tools appear immediately for use.

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