Whatsapp MCP Local MCP Server

Local WhatsApp MCP server — everything stays on your machine

Local serverstdio

What is the Whatsapp MCP Local MCP Server?

Local WhatsApp MCP server — everything stays on your machine

What you get

Connect your WhatsApp to Claude Desktop. Everything stays on your machine — no cloud, no servers, developer sees nothing.

Configuration and credentials

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
whatsapp_statusConnection status + database stats
whatsapp_list_chatsAll chats sorted by most recent
whatsapp_list_groupsGroup chats only
whatsapp_find_contactSearch contacts by name or phone number
whatsapp_get_messagesRead messages from a chat (full history)
whatsapp_send_messageSend a message
whatsapp_search_messagesFull-text search across all messages

How to install the Whatsapp MCP Local MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp-mcp-local": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "npm"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Whatsapp MCP Local to whatsapp status.”
  • “Use Whatsapp MCP Local to whatsapp list chats.”
  • “Use Whatsapp MCP Local to whatsapp list groups.”

Frequently asked questions

Local WhatsApp MCP server — everything stays on your machine Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.