openclaw-wa-bridge

Provides WhatsApp messaging via REST API and CLI with webhook triggers.

Updated Feb 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/andrepaim/openclaw-wa-bridge --skill openclaw-wa-bridge
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Skill: openclaw-wa-bridge
Source: https://github.com/andrepaim/openclaw-wa-bridge/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/andrepaim/openclaw-wa-bridge --skill openclaw-wa-bridge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dotenv, express, qrcode, qrcode-terminal, whatsapp-web.js, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It enables users to send, receive, and search WhatsApp messages efficiently through a REST API and command-line interface, streamlining communication workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Messaging Automation: Send and receive WhatsApp messages programmatically, suitable for customer support, notification systems, or personal automation.
  • Chat Management: Easily list chats, contacts, and groups; search message history using simple commands for fast information retrieval.
  • Webhook Integration: Automatically trigger OpenClaw webhooks on incoming messages, facilitating real-time AI agent responses for intelligent conversation handling.
  • Use Case: Automate customer notifications by integrating WhatsApp messaging into a support ticket system, with responses managed via AI agents.

Quick Start

Start the service, scan the WhatsApp QR code, then use wa-cli commands to send messages or fetch chat data immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about openclaw-wa-bridge

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate WhatsApp messaging via a REST API?

You can automate WhatsApp messaging via a REST API by starting the node-based service, scanning a QR code, and using JSON configuration for contact routing to send messages programmatically.

Can I trigger webhooks automatically when receiving WhatsApp messages?

Yes, incoming WhatsApp messages can automatically trigger webhooks, facilitating real-time AI agent responses for intelligent conversation handling without manual polling.

How do I list chats and search message history in WhatsApp?

You can list chats, contacts, and groups, and search WhatsApp message history using simple command-line interface commands for fast information retrieval.

Do I need Node.js and specific dependencies to use the WhatsApp API bridge?

Yes, you need a Node.js environment configured with dependencies like express, whatsapp-web.js, and qrcode-terminal to run the scripts and serve the REST API.

What is the best way to integrate WhatsApp notifications into a support ticket system?

The best way to integrate WhatsApp notifications into a support ticket system is by using this API bridge to send messages programmatically and routing incoming replies via webhooks to AI agents.