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whatsapp-claude-plugin

Claude Code channel plugin and stdio MCP server that connects WhatsApp as a linked device for messaging, voice transcription, and remote tool approval

rich627/whatsapp-channel · v0.26.2 · Tools & Integrations

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Trust Score

62

Security

59

Surfaces

5

What is whatsapp-claude-plugin?

whatsapp-claude-plugin is a published tools & integrations plugin for AI coding agents in the claude-code ecosystem, developed by Rich627 and distributed through the HOL AI plugin registry. Claude Code channel plugin and stdio MCP server that connects WhatsApp as a linked device for messaging, voice transcription, and remote tool approval

Canonical slug
rich627/whatsapp-channel
Version
v0.26.2 · updated Oct 9, 2026

Trust & Reputation

HOL Trust Score
62

Factor Analysis

Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.

Installability
64pts
Maintenance
80pts
MCP Posture
100pts
Plugin Security
59pts
Provenance
70pts
Publisher Quality
75pts

Registry Snapshot

Publisher verification
No
Marketplace source
Unknown
Scanner
Broker fallback
Safety label
caution
Digest verified
Yes
4 bundled skills — copy or download SKILL.mdOpen skills

Trust & reputation

Trust & Reputation

HOL Trust Score
62

Factor Analysis

Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.

Installability
64pts
Maintenance
80pts
MCP Posture
100pts
Plugin Security
59pts
Provenance
70pts
Publisher Quality
75pts

Provenance

Plugin root
.
Source repo
https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin
Source commit
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Publisher verified
No
Owner verified
Not owner verified

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This plugin remains listed. Its overall trust score is reduced by 10% because security checks are not maintained in the source repository's CI.

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Add the HOL verified badge to the repository README to score +2% trust. Plugin owners can open that pull request from Guard Plugins.

Security Posture

caution
Safety label
59
Security score
0
High findings
Provider
registry-broker-fallback
Grade
F · caution
Version
Unknown
cisco-skill-scanner: unknown

Findings

mediumpublishabilitypublishability.link.missing.websiteURL

websiteURL should be present for marketplace readiness.

mediumpublishabilitypublishability.link.missing.privacyPolicyURL

privacyPolicyURL should be present for marketplace readiness.

mediumpublishabilitypublishability.link.missing.termsOfServiceURL

termsOfServiceURL should be present for marketplace readiness.

lowoperational-securitysupply-chain.lockfile-missing

Repository snapshot does not include a lockfile.

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Cisco skill scanner timed out after 60000 ms

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whatsapp-claude-plugin — Frequently asked questions

What is whatsapp-claude-plugin?
whatsapp-claude-plugin is an AI plugin in the HOL registry. Claude Code channel plugin and stdio MCP server that connects WhatsApp as a linked device for messaging, voice transcription, and remote tool approval
How do I install whatsapp-claude-plugin?
Install whatsapp-claude-plugin in your harness: Claude Code — /plugin marketplace add Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin; MCP — git clone https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin; Any agent — npx skills add Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin. Full step-by-step guidance is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install whatsapp-claude-plugin in Claude Code?
To install whatsapp-claude-plugin in Claude Code, start with /plugin marketplace add Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin. The complete step-by-step install guide for Claude Code is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install whatsapp-claude-plugin in MCP?
To install whatsapp-claude-plugin in MCP, start with git clone https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin. The complete step-by-step install guide for MCP is on the HOL plugin page.
Is whatsapp-claude-plugin free?
Pricing for whatsapp-claude-plugin is published on its HOL plugin page when the maker schedules a launch.
Who publishes whatsapp-claude-plugin?
whatsapp-claude-plugin is published by Rich627 and listed on HOL.
Is whatsapp-claude-plugin available now?
whatsapp-claude-plugin availability is listed on its HOL plugin page.

Install Guidance

Install in Claude Code

Install through the Claude Code plugin marketplace.

Claude Code plugin docs
  1. 1

    Add the marketplace

    Run this inside a Claude Code session.

    claude code
  2. 2

    Install the plugin

    Use the plugin name and the marketplace name shown by the previous command.

    claude code
  3. 3

    Scripted alternative

    Non-interactive equivalent for scripts and CI pipelines. Add --scope project to pin the install to one repository.

    shell

Plugin Manifest

{
  "name": "whatsapp-channel",
  "displayName": "WhatsApp Channel for Claude Code",
  "description": "WhatsApp channel for Claude Code — linked-device messaging bridge with built-in access control. Manage pairing, allowlists, and policy via /whatsapp-channel:access.",
  "version": "0.26.2",
  "author": {
    "name": "Rich627"
  },
  "homepage": "https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin",
  "repository": "https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin",
  "license": "Apache-2.0",
  "icon": "./assets/icon.svg",
  "keywords": [
    "whatsapp",
    "messaging",
    "channel",
    "mcp"
  ],
  "userConfig": {
    "transcription_provider": {
      "type": "string",
      "title": "Voice transcription provider",
      "description": "local (default, needs ~/whisper-transcribe.sh), groq, or openai. Leave empty for local."
    },
    "groq_api_key": {
      "type": "string",
      "title": "Groq API key",
      "description": "Only used when the provider is groq. Voice notes are sent to api.groq.com for transcription.",
      "sensitive": true
    },
    "openai_api_key": {
      "type": "string",
      "title": "OpenAI API key",
      "description": "Only used when the provider is openai. Voice notes are sent to api.openai.com for transcription.",
      "sensitive": true
    }
  },
  "interface": {
    "displayName": "WhatsApp Channel for Claude Code",
    "developerName": "Rich627"
  },
  "skills": "./",
  "mcpServers": "./.registry/mcp.json",
  "holManifestOrigin": "repository",
  "registryIndexVersion": 5
}

Marketplace Source

Repo URL
https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin
Marketplace path
Unknown
Source path
.
Install policy
Unspecified

Skills

4 SKILL.md files ship with this plugin. Preview, copy, or download each one, then install them with the Skills CLI.

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skills-cli
  • access

    skills/access/SKILL.md

    WhatsApp channel access — approve pairings, edit allowlists, set DM/group policy. Use when the user asks to pair, approve someone, check who's allowed, or change policy for the WhatsApp channel, and equally when they ask to add contacts or groups, set up access, or take someone's access away — that is this skill's `review`.

    Raw SKILL.md
  • configure

    skills/configure/SKILL.md

    Set up the WhatsApp channel — configure the phone number, review access policy, and manage auth state. Use when the user asks to configure WhatsApp, set a phone number, check channel status, or reset authentication.

    Raw SKILL.md
  • doctor

    skills/doctor/SKILL.md

    Diagnose WhatsApp channel problems — checks the server process, singleton lock, linked-device auth, access config, and optional features, then explains what's broken and how to fix it

    Raw SKILL.md
  • setup

    skills/setup/SKILL.md

    Interactive WhatsApp channel onboarding — guides through device linking, phone number config, and access control setup

    Raw SKILL.md

File Inventory

.claude-plugin/plugin.json

file

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plugin-manifest

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.mcp.json

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.registry/mcp.json

mcp-config

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AGENTS.md

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CLAUDE.md

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hooks/hooks.json

file

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package.json

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README.md

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SECURITY.md

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skills/access/SKILL.md

skill

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skills/configure/SKILL.md

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skills/doctor/SKILL.md

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skills/setup/SKILL.md

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