Connect Whatsapp to OpenClaw on Operator.io
WhatsApp is a business messaging platform for secure, automated customer communication. It streamlines chat workflows and customer outreach using the WhatsApp Business API.
Automate Whatsapp with AI
Operator puts an OpenClaw agent in front of Whatsapp. You describe the job from Telegram or Discord and it handles the rest inside Whatsapp, picking the right calls from the 17 Whatsapp actions and checking its own work as it goes.
Your agent reaches Whatsapp directly or through connectors like Composio MCP and Pipedream MCP, which handle the sign in and token refresh for you, so there is nothing to wire up and no API keys to paste.
What your agent can do with Whatsapp
Your agent can call any of these Whatsapp actions by name as part of a larger task. Ask for the outcome you want and it picks the right ones.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the WhatsApp Business Account. Templates must be approved by WhatsApp before they can be used. Templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the WhatsApp Business Account by name. This permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. When you delete a template by name, all templates with that name across all languages will be deleted...
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a WhatsApp Business phone number. This includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Get media info
Get metadata and download URL for uploaded WhatsApp media. Returns media ID, download URL (valid for 5 minutes), MIME type, SHA256 hash, and file size. The download URL can be used to retrieve the actual media file.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the WhatsApp Business Account. Templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Get phone number
Retrieve detailed information about a specific WhatsApp Business phone number. Returns phone number details including verification status, quality rating, display number, verified business name, throughput limits, and webhook configurati...
Get phone numbers
Retrieve all phone numbers registered to your WhatsApp Business Account. Returns phone number IDs, display numbers, verification status, quality ratings, and messaging throughput limits. Use the phone number ID from the response to send...
Get template status
Get the status and details of a specific message template. This is useful for checking if a template has been approved, rejected, or is still pending review.
Send contacts
Send contacts WhatsApp number. Note: The message will be delivered to the recipient only if they have initiated a conversation first.
Send interactive buttons
Send an interactive button message with up to 3 reply buttons to a WhatsApp user. Interactive button messages allow recipients to quickly respond by tapping predefined buttons. Perfect for yes/no questions, multiple choice selections, qu...
Send interactive list
Send an interactive list message to a WhatsApp number. List messages display a menu of options organized into sections. Users tap a button to view the list and select one option. Perfect for product catalogs, service menus, or guided wor...
Send location
Send a location message with coordinates, name, and address to a WhatsApp user. This action allows you to share location information through WhatsApp Business API. The location message includes latitude/longitude coordinates, a location...
Send media
Send a media message to a WhatsApp number. Note: The media will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Send media by
Send media using a media ID from previously uploaded media. This is more efficient than sending media by URL as the media is already on WhatsApp servers. Use upload_media action first to get the media ID. Note: The media will be delivere...
Send message
Send a text message to a WhatsApp user. Important: The recipient phone number must be registered on WhatsApp and must have initiated a conversation with your business within the last 24 hours, OR you must use a template message (see WHAT...
Send template message
Send a template message to a WhatsApp number.
Upload media
Upload media files (images, videos, audio, documents, stickers) to WhatsApp servers. The uploaded media gets a media ID that can be used in send_media or other messaging actions. Supported formats: - Images: JPEG, PNG (max 5MB) - Videos:...
How to connect Whatsapp
You authorize Whatsapp once from your dashboard. Operator holds the connection and refreshes the access tokens on its own, so your agent keeps working with Whatsapp without you signing in again. The same setup unlocks every other app your agent can reach, so you only do it once.
When you are ready, the get started guide walks through standing up your OpenClaw agent.
Common questions about Whatsapp
- How do I connect Whatsapp to Operator?
- Connecting Whatsapp is a one time sign in from your Operator dashboard. Operator keeps the connection live and rotates the token on its own, so the agent stays connected to Whatsapp and you never reauthorize by hand.
- Can my agent read and post in Whatsapp for me?
- Yes. It can post messages, reply in threads, search history, and pull out what matters from a busy conversation. Point it at a channel and it summarizes the thread back to you, or posts an update when something changes in another app you have connected.
- Do I need to write code or manage Whatsapp API keys?
- No. Operator manages the Whatsapp connection and token refresh, so there are no API keys to paste and nothing to deploy.
- Can my agent use Whatsapp together with my other apps?
- Yes. The same agent reaches every app you connect, so it can move between Whatsapp and tools like Gmail, Slack, Discord in one job, reading from one and acting in another without you wiring anything between them.
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