Agent skill

Whatsapp Automation

by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude

Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts.

MITAuto-check passedProductivity & Automation

Install Whatsapp Automation

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill whatsapp-automation -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davepoon/buildwithclaude whatsapp-automation --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/all-skills/skills/whatsapp-automation .claude/skills/whatsapp-automation && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
whatsapp-automation
GitHub stars
3.6k
Used in
7 other repos
Token cost
~2.1k tokens
SKILL.md length
938 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
247
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts.

  • Works in 6 steps: Send a Text Message → Send Template Messages → Send Media Messages → …
  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors
  • SKILL.md covers Prerequisites, Setup, Core Workflows and Common Patterns, plus 2 more sections
  • Reaches rube.app

What it does

Whatsapp Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts. Always search tools first for current schemas.

Its SKILL.md is about 2.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Productivity & Automation, covering App automation through connectors and Messaging and chat bots. It works with WhatsApp and Composio. The repository describes itself as: A single hub to find Claude Skills, Agents, Commands, Hooks, Plugins, and Marketplace collections to extend Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Agent SDK and OpenClaw. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors
  • Tasks that involve Messaging and chat bots

Example prompts

  • “/whatsapp-automation”

Workflow steps

6 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Send a Text Message
  2. Send Template Messages
  3. Send Media Messages
  4. Reply to Messages
  5. Manage Business Profile and Templates
  6. Share Contacts

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit fc03a95. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:

    • rube.app

    Also links to:

    • composio.dev

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Whatsapp Automation loads about 2.1k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 48 tokens; SKILL.md has 938 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~48
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2.1k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davepoon/buildwithclaude at commit fc03a95, republished under its MIT licence (© davepoon). 938 words, ~2,089 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/whatsapp-automation/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
whatsapp-automation
description
Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts. Always search tools first for current schemas.
requires.mcp
rube
category
communication

WhatsApp Business Automation via Rube MCP

Automate WhatsApp Business operations through Composio's WhatsApp toolkit via Rube MCP.

Toolkit docs: composio.dev/toolkits/whatsapp

Prerequisites

  • Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
  • Active WhatsApp connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit whatsapp
  • Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
  • WhatsApp Business API account required (not regular WhatsApp)

Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

  1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
  2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit whatsapp
  3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete WhatsApp Business setup
  4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Core Workflows

1. Send a Text Message

When to use: User wants to send a text message to a WhatsApp contact

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBERS - List available business phone numbers [Prerequisite]
  2. WHATSAPP_SEND_MESSAGE - Send a text message [Required]

Key parameters:

  • to: Recipient phone number in international format (e.g., '+14155551234')
  • body: Message text content
  • phone_number_id: Business phone number ID to send from

Pitfalls:

  • Phone numbers must be in international E.164 format with country code
  • Messages outside the 24-hour window require approved templates
  • The 24-hour window starts when the customer last messaged you
  • Business-initiated conversations require template messages first
2. Send Template Messages

When to use: User wants to send pre-approved template messages for outbound communication

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_GET_MESSAGE_TEMPLATES - List available templates [Prerequisite]
  2. WHATSAPP_GET_TEMPLATE_STATUS - Check template approval status [Optional]
  3. WHATSAPP_SEND_TEMPLATE_MESSAGE - Send the template message [Required]

Key parameters:

  • template_name: Name of the approved template
  • language_code: Template language (e.g., 'en_US')
  • to: Recipient phone number
  • components: Template variable values and parameters

Pitfalls:

  • Templates must be approved by Meta before use
  • Template variables must match the expected count and format
  • Sending unapproved or rejected templates returns errors
  • Language code must match an approved translation of the template
3. Send Media Messages

When to use: User wants to send images, documents, or other media

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_UPLOAD_MEDIA - Upload media to WhatsApp servers [Required]
  2. WHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIA_BY_ID - Send media using the uploaded media ID [Required] OR
  3. WHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIA - Send media using a public URL [Alternative]

Key parameters:

  • media_url: Public URL of the media (for SEND_MEDIA)
  • media_id: ID from upload response (for SEND_MEDIA_BY_ID)
  • type: Media type ('image', 'document', 'audio', 'video', 'sticker')
  • caption: Optional caption for the media

Pitfalls:

  • Uploaded media IDs are temporary and expire after a period
  • Media size limits vary by type (images: 5MB, videos: 16MB, documents: 100MB)
  • Supported formats: images (JPEG, PNG), videos (MP4, 3GPP), documents (PDF, etc.)
  • SEND_MEDIA requires a publicly accessible HTTPS URL
4. Reply to Messages

When to use: User wants to reply to an incoming WhatsApp message

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_SEND_REPLY - Send a reply to a specific message [Required]

Key parameters:

  • message_id: ID of the message being replied to
  • to: Recipient phone number
  • body: Reply text content

Pitfalls:

  • message_id must be from a message received within the 24-hour window
  • Replies appear as quoted messages in the conversation
  • The original message must still exist (not deleted) for the quote to display
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5. Manage Business Profile and Templates

When to use: User wants to view or manage their WhatsApp Business profile

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_GET_BUSINESS_PROFILE - Get business profile details [Optional]
  2. WHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBERS - List registered phone numbers [Optional]
  3. WHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBER - Get details for a specific number [Optional]
  4. WHATSAPP_CREATE_MESSAGE_TEMPLATE - Create a new template [Optional]
  5. WHATSAPP_GET_MESSAGE_TEMPLATES - List all templates [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • phone_number_id: Business phone number ID
  • template_name: Name for the new template
  • category: Template category (MARKETING, UTILITY, AUTHENTICATION)
  • language: Template language code

Pitfalls:

  • New templates require Meta review before they can be used
  • Template names must be lowercase with underscores (no spaces)
  • Category affects pricing and approval criteria
  • Templates have specific formatting requirements for headers, body, and buttons
6. Share Contacts

When to use: User wants to send contact information via WhatsApp

Tool sequence:

  1. WHATSAPP_SEND_CONTACTS - Send contact cards [Required]

Key parameters:

  • to: Recipient phone number
  • contacts: Array of contact objects with name, phone, email details

Pitfalls:

  • Contact objects must follow the WhatsApp Business API contact schema
  • At least a name field is required for each contact
  • Phone numbers in contacts should include country codes

Common Patterns

24-Hour Messaging Window
  • Customers must message you first to open a conversation window
  • Within 24 hours of their last message, you can send free-form messages
  • After 24 hours, only approved template messages can be sent
  • Template messages can re-open the conversation window
Phone Number Resolution
1. Call WHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBERS
2. Extract phone_number_id for your business number
3. Use phone_number_id in all send operations
Media Upload Flow
1. Call WHATSAPP_UPLOAD_MEDIA with the file
2. Extract media_id from response
3. Call WHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIA_BY_ID with media_id
4. OR use WHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIA with a public URL directly

Known Pitfalls

Phone Number Format:

  • Always use E.164 format: +[country code][number] (e.g., '+14155551234')
  • Do not include dashes, spaces, or parentheses
  • Country code is required; local numbers without it will fail

Messaging Restrictions:

  • Business-initiated messages require templates outside the 24-hour window
  • Template messages cost money per conversation
  • Rate limits apply per phone number and per account

Media Handling:

  • Uploaded media expires; use promptly after upload
  • Media URLs must be publicly accessible HTTPS
  • Stickers have specific requirements (WebP format, 512x512 pixels)

Template Management:

  • Template review can take up to 24 hours
  • Rejected templates need to be fixed and resubmitted
  • Template variables use double curly braces: {{1}}, {{2}}, etc.

Quick Reference

TaskTool SlugKey Params
Send messageWHATSAPP_SEND_MESSAGEto, body
Send templateWHATSAPP_SEND_TEMPLATE_MESSAGEtemplate_name, to, language_code
Upload mediaWHATSAPP_UPLOAD_MEDIA(file params)
Send media by IDWHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIA_BY_IDmedia_id, to, type
Send media by URLWHATSAPP_SEND_MEDIAmedia_url, to, type
Reply to messageWHATSAPP_SEND_REPLYmessage_id, to, body
Send contactsWHATSAPP_SEND_CONTACTSto, contacts
Get mediaWHATSAPP_GET_MEDIAmedia_id
List phone numbersWHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBERS(none)
Get phone numberWHATSAPP_GET_PHONE_NUMBERphone_number_id
Get business profileWHATSAPP_GET_BUSINESS_PROFILEphone_number_id
Create templateWHATSAPP_CREATE_MESSAGE_TEMPLATEtemplate_name, category, language
List templatesWHATSAPP_GET_MESSAGE_TEMPLATES(none)
Check template statusWHATSAPP_GET_TEMPLATE_STATUStemplate_id

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Files

Just SKILL.md in plugins/all-skills/skills/whatsapp-automation of davepoon/buildwithclaude.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit fc03a95

Used in 7 other repositories

We found 17 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 7 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Whatsapp Automation

What does Whatsapp Automation do?

Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts. Whatsapp Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate WhatsApp Business tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): send messages, manage templates, upload media, and handle contacts.

When should I use Whatsapp Automation?

Whatsapp Automation fits situations like: tasks that involve App automation through connectors; tasks that involve Messaging and chat bots.

How do I install Whatsapp Automation in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill whatsapp-automation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/whatsapp-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .claude/skills/whatsapp-automation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Whatsapp Automation in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill whatsapp-automation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/whatsapp-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .agents/skills/whatsapp-automation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Whatsapp Automation in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill whatsapp-automation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/whatsapp-automation, .gemini/skills/whatsapp-automation, .github/skills/whatsapp-automation and .opencode/skills/whatsapp-automation in your project.

What does Whatsapp Automation need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Whatsapp Automation is instructions for the agent only.

Does Whatsapp Automation access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. In commands or code: rube.app; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. As links in the text: composio.dev. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Whatsapp Automation safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Whatsapp Automation use?

Whatsapp Automation is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Whatsapp Automation use?

About 2.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Whatsapp Automation?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Whatsapp Automation: Openloomi Connectors (melandlabs/openloomi, 1k stars), Composio (yc-software/qm, 15k stars), Connect Apps with Composio (ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills, 77k stars) and Abuselpdb Automation (ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills, 77k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Whatsapp Automation?

davepoon (a GitHub user) maintains it in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which has 3,615 GitHub stars. The repository holds 247 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: davepoon/buildwithclaude on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.