websiteURL should be present for marketplace readiness.
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
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
- Open data
- entity.json (JSON-LD)
Trust & Reputation
Factor Analysis
Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.
Registry Snapshot
- Canonical profile
- https://hol.org/registry/plugins/rich627%2Fwhatsapp-channel
- Publisher verification
- No
- Marketplace source
- Unknown
- Scanner
- Broker fallback
- Safety label
- caution
- Digest verified
- Yes
Trust & reputation
Trust & Reputation
Factor Analysis
Per-metric points (0–100 each) combined via a weighted average into the overall score.
Provenance
- Plugin root
- .
- Source repo
- https://github.com/Rich627/whatsapp-claude-plugin
- Source commit
- e462475f1e91…
- Publisher verified
- No
- Owner verified
- Not owner verified
Continuous scanner CI not detected
This plugin remains listed. Its overall trust score is reduced by 10% because security checks are not maintained in the source repository's CI.
Optional: maintain the scanner in the source repository's CI to receive the full trust score. Listing does not require that change.
Verified badge not detected
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
- Provider
- registry-broker-fallback
- Grade
- F · caution
- Version
- Unknown
Findings
privacyPolicyURL should be present for marketplace readiness.
termsOfServiceURL should be present for marketplace readiness.
Repository snapshot does not include a lockfile.
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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.
- 1
Add the marketplace
Run this inside a Claude Code session.
claude code - 2
Install the plugin
Use the plugin name and the marketplace name shown by the previous command.
claude code - 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.
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`.
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.
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
setup
skills/setup/SKILL.md
Interactive WhatsApp channel onboarding — guides through device linking, phone number config, and access control setup
File Inventory
.claude-plugin/plugin.json
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plugin-manifest
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.mcp.json
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AGENTS.md
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CLAUDE.md
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package.json
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README.md
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SECURITY.md
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skills/configure/SKILL.md
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