Learn how to install the WhatsApp MCP tool and authenticate using Bearer tokens.
MCP Tool Installation
To use this WhatsApp MCP tool in your environment (Claude Code, Desktop, or CLI), you must authenticate using your Personal Access Token.
Installation Command
Run the following command to add the tool to Claude:
claude mcp add --transport http whatsapp-api https://api.your-instance.com/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN"ℹ️ Replace YOUR_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN with the token generated from your dashboard.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization | string | Yes | Bearer YOUR_TOKEN |