{
  "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@7.0.0-rc14",
    "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.",
    "The phone lists this device as \"Mac OS Chrome\": that browser identity is what makes WhatsApp deliver the full history sync."
  ],
  "docs": [
    {
      "lang": "en",
      "description": "Send and read WhatsApp messages from your own linked account. Uses Baileys multi-device protocol — no browser, no Chromium needed. Link via QR code.",
      "llm_short_description": "WhatsApp — read and send messages, manage chats, search contacts and messages, and download media from the user's linked WhatsApp session. QR-based authentication."
    }
  ],
  "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": 7,
  "version_string": "2.1.0",
  "version_release_date": "2026-08-23"
}