{
  "id": "whatsapp",
  "name": "WhatsApp",
  "type": "mcp_local",
  "scope": "user",
  "launch_command": "node index.js",
  "transport": "stdio",
  "requires": [
    "NODE"
  ],
  "tags": [
    "messaging",
    "mcp",
    "local",
    "whatsapp",
    "qr"
  ],
  "dependencies": [
    "@whiskeysockets/baileys>=6.7.9",
    "qrcode>=1.5.4"
  ],
  "setup_instructions": [
    "Skald installs dependencies automatically (npm install).",
    "Open the connector in Skald and scan the QR code with your WhatsApp phone.",
    "The session is persisted and survives restarts."
  ],
  "docs": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "description": "Send and read WhatsApp messages from your own linked account. Uses Baileys multi-device protocol \u2014 no browser, no Chromium needed. Link via QR code.",
      "llm_short_description": "Read and send WhatsApp messages, list chats and search contacts on the user\u2019s linked WhatsApp."
    }
  ],
  "auth": {
    "type": "qr"
  },
  "mcp_config": {
    "command": "node",
    "args": [
      "index.js"
    ],
    "transport": "stdio"
  },
  "homepage": "https://github.com/WhiskeySockets/Baileys",
  "icon_small": "icon_sm.png",
  "icon_large": "icon_lg.png",
  "version": 2,
  "version_string": "2.0.2",
  "version_release_date": "2026-07-19"
}