Waha MCP Server
WAHA - WhatsApp HTTP API (REST API) that you can configure in a click! Multiple engines: WEBJS (browser based), NOWEB (websocket nodejs), GOWS (websocket go), WPP (browser)
Waha is an open-source mcp server by devlikeapro, written mainly in TypeScript, with 7,723 GitHub stars and the Apache-2.0 license. Its code was last updated Oct 28, 2026.
Scan summary: scanned Nov 5, 2026 at commit c42f68a. Seen able to run shell commands, connect to the internet. Scan policy
How to install Waha
Built from the start command in the project's README: docker run -it --rm -p 3000:3000/tcp --name waha devlikeapro/waha. Check the README for required keys or settings.
claude mcp add waha -- docker run -it --rm -p 3000:3000/tcp --name waha devlikeapro/waha{
"mcpServers": {
"waha": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-it",
"--rm",
"-p",
"3000:3000/tcp",
"--name",
"waha",
"devlikeapro/waha"
]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"waha": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-it",
"--rm",
"-p",
"3000:3000/tcp",
"--name",
"waha",
"devlikeapro/waha"
]
}
}
}code --add-mcp '{"name":"waha","command":"docker","args":["run","-it","--rm","-p","3000:3000/tcp","--name","waha","devlikeapro/waha"]}'What Waha can touch
- Seen in this scan, either in the code or while it ran.Run shell commandsFound in the code by our scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Run dynamic codeNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read or write filesNot seen in this scan
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Read environment and secretsNot seen in this scan
- Not checked directly. Its own description suggests it does this.Control a web browserLikely, from its own description
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Connect to databasesNot seen in this scan
- Not checked directly. Its own description suggests it does this.Read or send messagesLikely, from its own description
- Our checks did not find this. The tool may still do it.Touch money or tradingNot seen in this scan
- Seen in this scan, either in the code or while it ran.Connect to the internetFound in the code by our scan
"Not seen" means our checks did not find it, and the tool may still do it. Covers commit c42f68a, Nov 5, 2026. See the scan policy.
Before you install Waha
AgenticMart scanned Waha on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What it can access
- An MCP server is a program your AI app starts and talks to. A local one runs with your user's permissions: it can see the files, environment variables and network your account can.
- Based on its description and topics, it likely needs to control a web browser (visit sites, fill in and submit forms).
- Based on its description and topics, it likely needs to read or send messages on your accounts.
Before you install
- Run it in a separate browser profile without your logged-in accounts.
- Use a test account first; check which scopes its token asks for.
- Pin the version you reviewed instead of always installing the latest release.
- Read the tool list or scripts before the first run, and keep approval prompts on for actions that write, send or delete.
- Maintained by devlikeapro on GitHub, 7,723 stars and 1,859 forks. Popularity is not proof of safety.
- Last code change: Oct 28, 2026.
- Open-source license: Apache-2.0.
Waha is an open-source mcp server by devlikeapro, written mainly in TypeScript. WAHA - WhatsApp HTTP API (REST API) that you can configure in a click! Multiple engines: WEBJS (browser based), NOWEB (websocket nodejs), GOWS (websocket go), WPP (browser)
At a glance
- Stars
- 7.7k
- Forks
- 1.9k
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Created
- Oct 2020
- Last update
- Oct 28, 2026
- Type
- MCP Server
- Price
- Free
Topics
Questions about Waha
What is Waha?
WAHA - WhatsApp HTTP API (REST API) that you can configure in a click! Multiple engines: WEBJS (browser based), NOWEB (websocket nodejs), GOWS (websocket go), WPP (browser)
Who maintains Waha?
Waha is maintained by devlikeapro on GitHub (devlikeapro/waha). AgenticMart lists it from public repository data.
Is Waha safe to use?
AgenticMart scanned Waha on Nov 5, 2026 with automated checks for hidden code, known-malicious packages, leaked secrets and vulnerable dependencies. The result covers one commit under our scan policy, so review what access you give it and check any advisories shown here.
What license does Waha use?
It is published under the Apache-2.0 license.
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