Where do I find my Phone Number ID and Access Token?

Log in to the [**Meta Developer Portal**](https://developers.facebook.com/), select your App, and navigate to the WhatsApp > Getting Started section for the ID, and the App Settings for the System User Access Token.

What is the 24-hour window policy?

WhatsApp restricts business-initiated free-text messages. You can only send free-form text if the user has messaged you in the last 24 hours. Outside this window, you must use a pre-approved Template.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 5 tools to Get Whatsapp Media Details, List Whatsapp Templates, Send Whatsapp Reaction, and more

Name: WSLA (WhatsApp)
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add WSLA (WhatsApp) 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 Vinkius.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add wsla-whatsapp --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server

Connect your WhatsApp Business Platform (via Meta Cloud API) to any AI agent to automate your customer communications. WSLA provides a direct bridge to Meta's infrastructure for reliable, scalable messaging.

Claude Code registers WSLA (WhatsApp) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 5 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where WSLA (WhatsApp) data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Conversational AI — Send instant text messages to any WhatsApp number during active customer support windows.
Business Notifications — Use pre-approved message templates for proactive alerts, appointment reminders, and shipping updates.
Interactive Reactions — Allow your AI agent to react to incoming customer messages with emojis for more natural engagement.
Template Management — List and search all approved templates associated with your WhatsApp Business Account.
Media Intelligence — Retrieve details for incoming media to enable multi-modal interactions through your AI agent.

The WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server exposes 5 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.

All 5 WSLA (WhatsApp) tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to WSLA (WhatsApp) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning whatsapp-api, conversational-ai, business-messaging, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get_whatsapp_media_details

Get media details

list_whatsapp_templates

List message templates

send_whatsapp_reaction

React to a WhatsApp message

send_whatsapp_template

Send a WhatsApp template message

send_whatsapp_text

Send a text message via WhatsApp

Connect WSLA (WhatsApp) to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire WSLA (WhatsApp) into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 WSLA (WhatsApp)

Ask Claude: "Using WSLA (WhatsApp), show me...". 5 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with WSLA (WhatsApp) 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 WSLA (WhatsApp) 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

WSLA (WhatsApp) + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed WSLA (WhatsApp) tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query WSLA (WhatsApp) nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe WSLA (WhatsApp) outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query WSLA (WhatsApp) status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for WSLA (WhatsApp) in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with WSLA (WhatsApp) immediately.

"Send a WhatsApp message 'Welcome to our service!' to +1234567890."

"List all approved templates for my business account."

Troubleshooting WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting WSLA (WhatsApp) to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

WSLA (WhatsApp) + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating WSLA (WhatsApp) MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.