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Gupshup Messaging MCP. Automate WhatsApp communications with your AI agent.

Gupshup Messaging MCP connects your AI agent directly to WhatsApp Business APIs. You can automate customer communications by sending free-form text, pre-approved template messages, and rich media assets like images or documents. It also lets you send interactive buttons and react to incoming messages with emojis, all without leaving your chat client.

Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Claude Claude
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with ChatGPT ChatGPT
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Cursor Cursor
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Gemini Gemini
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Windsurf Windsurf
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with VS Code VS Code
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with JetBrains JetBrains
Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Vercel Vercel
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Give Claude and any AI agent real-world access

Send structured templates

The agent sends official WhatsApp template messages for automated alerts and notifications.

Handle live text conversation

Your AI client writes quick, free-form text responses within the standard 24-hour chat window.

Share various media types

The agent sends images, videos, audio files, or documents using public URLs.

Create interactive user choices

You send message buttons with up to three predefined options to guide the user's next move.

Acknowledge messages visually

The agent reacts to specific incoming messages by adding an emoji reaction, keeping the conversation lively and acknowledged.

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What AI agents can do with Gupshup Messaging: 6 Tools Available

These tools give your AI client the specific functions needed to send everything from simple text replies to rich media packages across WhatsApp.

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Get Template Info

Retrieves details about a specific WhatsApp template before you send it.

Send Template Message

Sends an official WhatsApp template, filling in necessary parameters like order...

Send Text Message

Writes a simple, conversational text message within the 24-hour chat window.

Send Interactive Message

Sends a message that includes up to three clickable buttons for the user's response.

Send Media Message

Sends content such as an image, video, document, or audio file using a public link.

Send Reaction

Adds a single emoji reaction to a specific message in the chat history.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Gupshup Messaging MCP is compatible with Claude

Claude AI

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 Gupshup Messaging integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

  • Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
  • Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
  • Deploy to edge with MCPFusion framework
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  • Real time usage dashboard and cost metering
  • Publish to catalog or keep private
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Start with Gupshup Messaging, then connect any of our 5,200+ other servers whenever your AI needs more. One click, no limits.

  • Use this MCP plus 5,200+ others, all in one place
  • Add new capabilities to your AI anytime you want
  • Connections are secured and governed automatically
  • Track usage and costs across all your servers
  • Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
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The constant cycle of copy-pasting status updates and guides.

Today, sending a customer an update means opening WhatsApp, remembering which guide they need, manually uploading the correct document or image link, then composing the text around it. You copy the template details from one spreadsheet, paste them into another system, and finally, you hit send—repeating this tedious sequence dozens of times a day.

With this MCP, your agent handles the whole stack. Tell it: 'Send the latest troubleshooting guide for model Z.' It executes `send_template_message` for the core alert, then uses `send_media_message` to attach the correct document automatically. The result? A complete, professional communication sent in a single prompt.

Gupshup Messaging MCP delivers automated messaging structure.

The manual steps that vanish are the context switching and the content assembly. You don't have to manually determine if the customer needs a quick text reply or a formal template; your agent decides it based on the input, using `send_text_message` when necessary and calling `send_template_message` when required.

What changes is that you stop thinking about *how* to send the message and start focusing only on *what* needs to be communicated. The platform handles the complexity.

What Gupshup Messaging MCP does for your AI

Your AI agent manages complex communication workflows on WhatsApp. Instead of manually drafting multiple message types—like a quick text follow-up, an order status update using a template, or attaching troubleshooting documentation—you just tell your agent what needs to happen. It handles the nuances: sending a basic free-form text when needed, but automatically switching to a structured template for formal notifications.

You can also enrich the conversation by including interactive buttons, asking users questions directly inside WhatsApp. Because this MCP connects messaging actions with data retrieval and generation capabilities through the Vinkius catalog, your agent doesn't just talk; it executes full business processes on the platform you actually use.

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Frequently asked questions about Gupshup Messaging MCP

How do I use Gupshup Messaging MCP for order confirmations? +

You use send_template_message by providing the template name, recipient number, and filling in parameters like the order ID and confirmation date. This ensures a consistent, branded message every time.

Can I send images with Gupshup Messaging MCP? +

Yes, you use send_media_message. You just need to provide a public URL pointing directly to the image, video, or document file for your agent to include it.

Does Gupshup Messaging MCP support interactive polls? +

It does. Use send_interactive_message to send a prompt that includes up to three clickable buttons, allowing users to make immediate choices directly within the WhatsApp chat.

What is the difference between `send_text_message` and `send_template_message`? +

send_text_message writes quick, natural conversation replies in the 24-hour window. send_template_message, however, sends pre-approved, highly structured alerts for formal business use.

How do I make my agent acknowledge a user's message? +

You call the send_reaction tool and specify which message ID and what emoji you want to react with. This gives immediate, visible acknowledgment in the chat thread.

How do I get my Gupshup API Key? +

Log in to your Gupshup Console, navigate to Apps > Your App > Settings, and copy your API Key.

Can I send free text messages? +

Yes, but only within the 24-hour session window after the user messages you first.

Do I need to pre-approve templates? +

Yes, template messages must be approved by Meta before they can be sent via the send_template_message tool.