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WhatsApp MCP server lets Claude Code and Cursor read and send messages

What to do

Try the WhatsApp MCP server if your agent needs to read or send WhatsApp messages.

Why

It links one account by QR code, encrypts storage, and needs Node.js 22.13 or newer.

Read the source at github.com

What the research found

Show HN project is an MCP server that lets agents like Claude Code and Cursor read and send WhatsApp messages via a QR-linked single account, with encrypted storage and Node.js 22.13 or newer required.

Claims and how well the evidence supports them

  1. WhatsApp MCP server links to one WhatsApp account by QR code via Baileys 98%
  2. Phone numbers are stored encrypted with AES-256-GCM 98%
  3. Requires Node.js 22.13 or newer 97%

Evidence

Actionability rated medium.