Who should use WhatsApp Connect?

WhatsApp Connect is an open-source project built for developers building MCP-based automation workflows.

Is WhatsApp Connect free?

Yes — WhatsApp Connect is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does WhatsApp Connect run on?

WhatsApp Connect runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is WhatsApp Connect still active?

Unverified. WhatsApp Connect has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to WhatsApp Connect?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WhatsApp Messaging API, mac-wa-mcp, and whatsapp-desktop-mcp.

Who makes WhatsApp Connect?

WhatsApp Connect is developed by Idle-Sync.

Is WhatsApp Connect open source?

Yes — WhatsApp Connect is open source under the Open Source license.

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WhatsApp Connect

Name: WhatsApp Connect
Author: Idle-Sync

github.comInfrastructure

WhatsApp Connect is an open-source MCP server distributed as a static Go binary. It provides QR-based setup, draft-first sending controls, local SQLite storage, and diagnostic commands for developers connecting automation agents to WhatsApp.

Open SourceCLISelf-hosted

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Overview

6 features

In the Frameworks & runtimes space, WhatsApp Connect takes a focused approach. It focuses on connecting automation agents to WhatsApp while retaining local message storage and controlled sending. WhatsApp Connect is an open-source project aimed at developers building MCP-based automation workflows. The project is open source (Open Source). It runs on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind WhatsApp Connect is Idle-Sync. Key capabilities include QR setup wizard, draft-first sending, and SQLite storage. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

QR setup wizard
Draft-first sending
SQLite storage
Doctor diagnostics
Static Go binary
WhatsApp messaging

Built with & integrations

Connectors

MCP

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sept · 21:55 UTC
WhatsApp Connect verified via MCP Registry (official)
Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open

Frequently asked questions about WhatsApp Connect

What is WhatsApp Connect?: WhatsApp Connect focuses on connecting automation agents to WhatsApp while retaining local message storage and controlled sending. It is catalogued under Frameworks & runtimes on PulseGate.
Who should use WhatsApp Connect?: WhatsApp Connect is an open-source project built for developers building MCP-based automation workflows.
Is WhatsApp Connect free?: Yes — WhatsApp Connect is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does WhatsApp Connect run on?: WhatsApp Connect runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is WhatsApp Connect still active?: Unverified. WhatsApp Connect has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to WhatsApp Connect?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include WhatsApp Messaging API, mac-wa-mcp, and whatsapp-desktop-mcp.WhatsApp Messaging API mac-wa-mcp whatsapp-desktop-mcp
Who makes WhatsApp Connect?: WhatsApp Connect is developed by Idle-Sync.
Is WhatsApp Connect open source?: Yes — WhatsApp Connect is open source under the Open Source license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: CLI
Languages: English
License: Open Source
First seen: 10 Sept 2026
Built for: developers building MCP-based automation workflows
Model: Open source
Solves: Connecting automation agents to WhatsApp while retaining local message storage and controlled sending.

Developer

Idle-Sync

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 10 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: whatsapp-connect-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/idle-sync/whatsapp-connect-mcp

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