Can I use WhatsApp Business as a CLI?

Yes. KosmoKrator exposes a WhatsApp Business CLI through kosmo integrations:call and the provider shortcut command. Commands can return JSON for scripts, CI, and coding agents.

Can I expose WhatsApp Business through MCP?

Yes. The KosmoKrator MCP gateway can expose selected WhatsApp Business tools to clients such as Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other MCP-compatible tools.

Where are WhatsApp Business credentials stored?

WhatsApp Business credentials are configured in KosmoKrator's local integration settings and reused by CLI, Lua, and MCP gateway surfaces.

Can I deny write access for WhatsApp Business MCP tools?

Yes. Start the gateway with --write=deny for read-only clients, or use ask/allow only for trusted workspaces.

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WhatsApp Business CLI for Headless Automation

Use the WhatsApp Business CLI for headless automation with headless JSON commands, schema discovery, credentials, and permission controls.

6 functions 4 read 2 write Bearer token auth

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WhatsApp Business CLI for Headless Automation

Use KosmoKrator as a non-interactive integration runtime for local automations and wrappers.

Use headless automation when another tool needs a stable local command surface. The WhatsApp Business CLI uses the same integration registry as the TUI, Lua runtime, and MCP gateway, but returns predictable command output for automation.

Command Shape

# WhatsApp Business CLI for Headless Automation
kosmokrator integrations:configure whatsapp --set access_token="$WHATSAPP_ACCESS_TOKEN" --set phone_number_id="$WHATSAPP_PHONE_NUMBER_ID" --enable --read allow --write ask --json
kosmo integrations:call whatsapp.whatsapp_send_message '{"to":"example_to","body":"example_body","preview_url":true}' --json

Discovery Before Execution

Agents and scripts can inspect WhatsApp Business docs and schemas before choosing a function.

kosmo integrations:docs whatsapp --json
kosmo integrations:docs whatsapp.whatsapp_send_message --json
kosmo integrations:schema whatsapp.whatsapp_send_message --json
kosmo integrations:search "WhatsApp Business" --json
kosmo integrations:list --json

Useful WhatsApp Business CLI Functions

Function	Type	Parameters	Description
`whatsapp.whatsapp_send_message`	Write	to, body, preview_url	Send a text message to a WhatsApp recipient. Use this for replying within an existing 24-hour customer service window. For new conversations, use the send_template tool instead.
`whatsapp.whatsapp_get_message`	Read	message_id	Retrieve a specific WhatsApp message by its ID. Returns the message content, status (sent, delivered, read), and timestamps.
`whatsapp.whatsapp_list_templates`	Read	limit, after	List approved WhatsApp message templates. Templates are required to initiate new conversations outside the 24-hour service window.
`whatsapp.whatsapp_list_contacts`	Read	limit, after	List WhatsApp contacts for the business phone number. Returns WhatsApp IDs and profile names.
`whatsapp.whatsapp_send_template`	Write	to, template_name, language, components	Send a template-based WhatsApp message. Use this to initiate new conversations outside the 24-hour window. The template must be pre-approved in the WhatsApp Business Manager.
`whatsapp.whatsapp_get_current_user`	Read	none	Get the authenticated WhatsApp Business user info — name, email, and business ID. Useful for verifying which account is connected.

Automation Notes

Use --json for machine-readable output.
Keep credentials out of argv by using environment variables or stored KosmoKrator configuration.
Configure read/write policy before unattended runs; use --force only for trusted automation.
Use the MCP gateway instead when the agent needs dynamic tool discovery inside a conversation.

Related WhatsApp Business CLI Pages

CI WhatsApp Business CLI for CI. Cron Jobs WhatsApp Business CLI for cron jobs. Shell Scripts WhatsApp Business CLI for shell scripts. Coding Agents WhatsApp Business CLI for coding agents.