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wacli

Send WhatsApp messages and search synced chat history via wacli CLI.

1|Updated May 3, 2026
Search Tags:#messaging#chat history#whatsapp#wacli#message search#chat sync#third-party messaging
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio --skill wacli-brikkoai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wacli
Source: https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio/tree/main/packages/core/skills/wacli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brikkoAI/brikko-studio --skill wacli-brikkoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of needing to send WhatsApp messages to third-party contacts or access and search historical WhatsApp chat data, which is not possible through standard active chat workflows designed only for ongoing conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Third-Party Messaging: Send text messages or files to any WhatsApp contact or group, perfect for notifying external stakeholders, sharing documents, or sending updates to people you are not currently chatting with.
  • Chat History Sync & Search: Sync full WhatsApp chat history to your local device and search for specific messages across past conversations, useful for retrieving old invoices, meeting notes, or customer interaction records.
  • History Backfill: Fetch missing historical messages for specific chats to ensure you have complete, up-to-date chat records. A common use case is sending a meeting agenda to a client via WhatsApp or finding an old invoice message from several months ago for accounting purposes.

Quick Start

Use the wacli skill to send a text message to the phone number +14155551212 with the content "Hello, your order has shipped and will arrive tomorrow."

Frequently Asked Questions about wacli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I send WhatsApp messages to contacts outside an active chat?▼

To send WhatsApp messages to third-party contacts, you can use the wacli Skill to dispatch text or files to any phone number without opening an active conversation. It requires the wacli CLI tool to be installed and authenticated.

Can I search historical WhatsApp chat data for old messages?▼

Yes, you can search historical WhatsApp chat data by syncing your full chat history to a local device. This allows you to retrieve past messages, old invoices, or meeting notes for compliance and reference.

How do I backfill missing messages in a WhatsApp chat history?▼

You can backfill missing messages by fetching historical data for specific chats. This ensures your local WhatsApp chat records are complete and up-to-date for accurate retrieval and compliance tracking.

Do I need the wacli CLI tool installed to sync WhatsApp chats?▼

Yes, you need the wacli CLI tool installed and authenticated with your WhatsApp account to sync chats. This command-line interface handles the messaging, sync, and search operations outside standard active chat workflows.

What is the best way to notify external stakeholders via WhatsApp?▼

The best way to notify external stakeholders is using third-party messaging capabilities to send updates or share documents directly. This bypasses standard active chat interfaces to deliver files and text to any contact.

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