• AUTOMATION
  • PERSONALIZATION
  • CONTROL
  • HUMAN

How to send automated template messages with your AI

Connect your AI to WhatsApp Business to trigger pre-approved templates. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of message delivery.

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Short answer

How can I send automated WhatsApp templates with my AI?

Your AI pulls your approved templates from WhatsApp Business and fills in the dynamic variables you specify. It then sends these messages directly to your contacts. You'll see how the agent manages the template selection and variable injection below.

The outcomes.

Where your messages land.

This is what happens once your AI takes control of your WhatsApp messaging.

AUTOMATION

Instant notifications

The AI triggers template messages based on your instructions. This keeps your updates moving without manual typing.

PERSONALIZATION

Dynamic variables

Your agent maps specific data to template placeholders. This ensures every message feels relevant to the recipient.

CONTROL

Template management

The AI identifies which templates are available for use. You can ask it to list options before sending.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide when a message needs a human touch. The AI only sends what you authorize or what fits your logic.

The workflow

What your AI does when you request a message.

The AI acts as the bridge between your intent and the WhatsApp Business API.

  1. Find templates

    The AI looks through your WhatsApp Business account to see which pre-approved templates are ready to go.

    list_message_templates

  2. Map variables

    Your agent takes the data you provide and plugs it into the template's specific placeholders.

    list_message_templates

  3. Send message

    The AI executes the command to deliver the populated template to the recipient.

    send_template_message

  4. Confirm delivery

    The AI verifies the message was sent through the API and reports back to you.

    send_template_message

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your first automated message.

Starting points

These are basic starting lines. Swap out the bracketed info with your actual contact names or template names.

WhatsApp Business Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzdFew0FoqkCjJPbiZLIgDGCqtbW0PPy6Yp9WFFk/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — WhatsApp Business capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp-business-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FzdFew0FoqkCjJPbiZLIgDGCqtbW0PPy6Yp9WFFk/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List my available WhatsApp Business templates so I can see what's ready.

  • Send the 'order_update' template to +15550123 using the name 'Alex'.

  • Check my templates and find one that works for a shipping notification.

  • Send a template message to the contact in my Google Sheet using the 'welcome_msg' template.

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Start here

Connect WhatsApp Business once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure on our end, and you can immediately start giving commands to your agent.

Connect WhatsApp Business to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI create new WhatsApp templates?

    No. The AI can only use templates that have already been created and approved in your WhatsApp Business Manager.

  • 02

    Will the AI send messages without my permission?

    The AI only sends messages when you give it a direct command or when it follows the logic you've established in your chat.

  • 03

    Can the AI send regular text messages?

    No. This specific task is limited to sending pre-approved templates via the WhatsApp Business API.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the formatting of variables?

    Yes. The AI maps your provided data to the template variables automatically.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete my existing templates?

    No. The AI has no capability to delete or modify your existing WhatsApp Business templates.

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