Show HN: WhatsApp MCP – An MCP server for interacting with WhatsApp

Category: devtools

Tags: whatsapp, mcp, ai-agents, messaging, privacy

Score: 6.8/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 9, Utility: 6)

WhatsApp MCP is an MCP server that gives AI agents controlled access to a single WhatsApp account via an unofficial Baileys connection. It stands out for privacy-conscious design—phone numbers stay on the server—plus encrypted storage, rate limiting, and rich tooling for messaging, media, and reactions. The thorough documentation and test suite signal production intent, though the category overlaps with existing WhatsApp bridges.

Target audience: AI developers, backend engineers, and automation enthusiasts building agent integrations

Repository: https://github.com/sahilPadmani/whatsapp-mcp · TypeScript · MIT · 1 stars

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