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Give Claude Code Access to WhatsApp
A command-line tool written in Go lets Claude Code send and receive WhatsApp messages. Authenticate once via QR code, then automate notifications, customer messages, and group chats — all from the terminal.
Setup Time
30 minutes
Monthly Cost
$5-15
Category
Communication
Difficulty
intermediate
The WhatsApp CLI skill integrates WhatsApp messaging directly into Claude Code and other AI agents.
How It Works
- Single compiled Go binary — no runtime dependencies
- Authenticate once via QR code scan
- Sessions persist for ~20 days before re-auth needed
- All commands return structured JSON for easy parsing
- Uses local SQLite database — no cloud dependencies
Key Features
- Send and receive messages programmatically
- Works with individual and group chats
- 100% test coverage according to the developers
- 58 stars on GitHub
Use Cases
- Automate customer notifications
- Send feedback requests after project delivery
- Distribute alerts to team groups
- Integrate messaging into AI-first workflows
Setup
- Install the Go binary
- Scan QR code with your WhatsApp
- Configure as a Claude Code skill
- ~30 minutes for intermediate developers
Requirements
- Claude Code installed
- WhatsApp account
- Go runtime (for building from source)
Source
whatsappmessagingautomationnotificationsgo