SERVER

WhatsApp Web MCP Server

Rank #10,861

io.github.mario-andreschak/mcp-whatsapp-web

WhatsApp MCP via web.js or browserless Baileys: messages, media, chats, groups and contacts

2 versions

29 GitHub stars

by mario-andreschak (11 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Apr 14, 2025

Last publish date

Sep 5, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with WhatsApp Web MCP Server

WhatsApp Web MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by mario-andreschak. It ranks #10,861 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 29 GitHub stars. WhatsApp Web MCP Server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and PulseMCP, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 14, 2025 and most recently updated on Sep 5, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What WhatsApp Web MCP Server can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using WhatsApp Web MCP Server

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

WHATSAPP_BACKEND · optional
BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR · optional
LOG_LEVEL · optional
LOG_STDERR_LEVEL · optional
WHATSAPP_HEADLESS · optional
WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX · optional
BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH · optional
WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR · optional
WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER · optional
FFMPEG_PATH · optional
WA_WEB_VERSION · optional
HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS · optional
TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
MCP_HTTP_PORT · optional
MCP_HTTP_HOST · optional
MCP_OAUTH · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect WhatsApp Web MCP Server and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-whatsapp-web -e "WHATSAPP_BACKEND=<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>" -e "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR=<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>" -e "LOG_LEVEL=<your LOG_LEVEL>" -e "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL=<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>" -e "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS=<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>" -e "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX=<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>" -e "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH=<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>" -e "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR=<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>" -e "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER=<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>" -e "FFMPEG_PATH=<your FFMPEG_PATH>" -e "WA_WEB_VERSION=<your WA_WEB_VERSION>" -e "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS=<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>" -e "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS=<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "MCP_HTTP_PORT=<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>" -e "MCP_HTTP_HOST=<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>" -e "MCP_OAUTH=<your MCP_OAUTH>" -- npx -y mcp-whatsapp-web

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-whatsapp-web]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-whatsapp-web"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-whatsapp-web.env]
WHATSAPP_BACKEND = "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>"
BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR = "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>"
LOG_LEVEL = "<your LOG_LEVEL>"
LOG_STDERR_LEVEL = "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>"
WHATSAPP_HEADLESS = "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>"
WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX = "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>"
BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH = "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>"
WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR = "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>"
WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER = "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>"
FFMPEG_PATH = "<your FFMPEG_PATH>"
WA_WEB_VERSION = "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>"
HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS = "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>"
TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>"
MCP_HTTP_PORT = "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>"
MCP_HTTP_HOST = "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>"
MCP_OAUTH = "<your MCP_OAUTH>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-whatsapp-web": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_BACKEND": "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>",
        "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR": "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>",
        "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL": "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>",
        "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS": "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>",
        "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX": "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>",
        "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH": "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>",
        "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR": "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>",
        "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "FFMPEG_PATH": "<your FFMPEG_PATH>",
        "WA_WEB_VERSION": "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>",
        "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS": "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_OAUTH": "<your MCP_OAUTH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-whatsapp-web": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_BACKEND": "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>",
        "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR": "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>",
        "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL": "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>",
        "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS": "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>",
        "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX": "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>",
        "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH": "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>",
        "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR": "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>",
        "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "FFMPEG_PATH": "<your FFMPEG_PATH>",
        "WA_WEB_VERSION": "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>",
        "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS": "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_OAUTH": "<your MCP_OAUTH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-whatsapp-web": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_BACKEND": "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>",
        "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR": "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>",
        "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL": "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>",
        "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS": "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>",
        "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX": "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>",
        "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH": "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>",
        "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR": "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>",
        "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "FFMPEG_PATH": "<your FFMPEG_PATH>",
        "WA_WEB_VERSION": "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>",
        "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS": "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_OAUTH": "<your MCP_OAUTH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-whatsapp-web": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_BACKEND": "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>",
        "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR": "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>",
        "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL": "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>",
        "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS": "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>",
        "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX": "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>",
        "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH": "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>",
        "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR": "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>",
        "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "FFMPEG_PATH": "<your FFMPEG_PATH>",
        "WA_WEB_VERSION": "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>",
        "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS": "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_OAUTH": "<your MCP_OAUTH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-whatsapp-web": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WHATSAPP_BACKEND": "<your WHATSAPP_BACKEND>",
        "BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR": "<your BAILEYS_SESSION_DIR>",
        "LOG_LEVEL": "<your LOG_LEVEL>",
        "LOG_STDERR_LEVEL": "<your LOG_STDERR_LEVEL>",
        "WHATSAPP_HEADLESS": "<your WHATSAPP_HEADLESS>",
        "WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX": "<your WHATSAPP_NO_SANDBOX>",
        "BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH": "<your BROWSER_EXECUTABLE_PATH>",
        "WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR": "<your WHATSAPP_SESSION_DIR>",
        "WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER": "<your WHATSAPP_PAIRING_PHONE_NUMBER>",
        "FFMPEG_PATH": "<your FFMPEG_PATH>",
        "WA_WEB_VERSION": "<your WA_WEB_VERSION>",
        "HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS": "<your HEALTH_CHECK_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your TOOL_READY_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_OAUTH": "<your MCP_OAUTH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

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ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

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MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Apr 14, 2025
Latest version published: Sep 5, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Apr 26, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jul 7, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Jul 24, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
1.2.0	Sep 5, 2026
1.1.0	Jul 5, 2026

STANDING

#10,861of 144,396 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 133,535 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+14GitHub stars since Apr 27 (+93%)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains WhatsApp Web MCP Server?: WhatsApp Web MCP Server is maintained by mario-andreschak, which publishes 11 MCP servers (5 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is WhatsApp Web MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — WhatsApp Web MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and PulseMCP.
How many versions does WhatsApp Web MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of WhatsApp Web MCP Server, most recently published on Sep 5, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for WhatsApp Web MCP Server?: The source code for WhatsApp Web MCP Server is hosted at github.com/mario-andreschak/mcp-whatsapp-web.

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