• DATA
  • LOGS
  • ACTION
  • HUMAN

How to process WhatsApp media files with your AI

Connect your AI to WhatsApp and let it read the files your customers send. It turns images and documents into data your agent can actually use.

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Short answer

Can my AI read images and files sent on WhatsApp?

Yes. Your AI uses the WSLA connector to fetch specific details from media files like photos or PDFs sent in chats. This allows your agent to extract text, identify objects, or summarize documents. You'll see how this works below.

The results.

Where the data lands.

Once the media arrives, your AI handles the heavy lifting.

DATA

Extracted info

The AI pulls text or metadata from the file. You get structured details instead of just a raw image.

LOGS

Chat history

The AI links the file to the specific conversation. This keeps the context of why the file was sent.

ACTION

Automated tasks

Your agent uses the file details to trigger next steps, like updating a record or answering a question.

HUMAN

Manual review

If the file is blurry or unreadable, the AI flags it for you to check personally.

The workflow

What your AI does when media arrives.

The AI monitors incoming messages and acts on the files it finds.

  1. Identify media

    Your AI detects when a customer sends an image or a document in the chat.

    get_whatsapp_media_details

  2. Fetch details

    The agent pulls the specific metadata or content from the media file.

    get_whatsapp_media_details

  3. Analyze content

    Your AI reads the text in a screenshot or the data in a PDF to understand the request.

    get_whatsapp_media_details

  4. Report findings

    The agent summarizes what it found or asks you for help if the file is unclear.

    get_whatsapp_media_details

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the process.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the specific chat or file names for your own.

WSLA (WhatsApp) Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GnunRkp2vhfsI6aESuQ1fz3wqoAUMhRftQNLpFnT/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 — WSLA (WhatsApp) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wsla-whatsapp-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GnunRkp2vhfsI6aESuQ1fz3wqoAUMhRftQNLpFnT/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Look at the last image sent in the Support chat and tell me what the receipt says.

  • Check the PDF document sent by John Doe and summarize the main points.

  • Find the screenshot from the Sales group and extract the order number.

  • Read the document sent in the incoming WhatsApp thread and tell me if it's a valid ID.

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Start here

Connect WSLA once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking your AI about WhatsApp files immediately.

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FAQ

How the task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete WhatsApp messages?

    No. The AI can only read media details; it cannot delete or modify any messages in your WhatsApp account.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my private chats?

    The AI only accesses the specific media details you prompt it to look at using the provided tools.

  • 03

    Can the AI send a reply back to the customer?

    No. This specific tool is for retrieving media details. Sending messages requires a different capability.

  • 04

    What happens if the image is too blurry to read?

    The AI will tell you it cannot extract the information. It won't guess if the data isn't clear.

  • 05

    Can the AI download the files to my local computer?

    No. The AI processes the details of the files within your AI client.

  • More questions about WSLA? The Connector page answers them. See everything the WSLA Connector can do

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