wacli

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

1|Updated May 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill wacli-estebanrfp
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Skill: wacli
Source: https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos/tree/main/skills/wacli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/estebanrfp/gos --skill wacli-estebanrfp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of working with WhatsApp through the browser or phone by letting you send messages, find conversations, and keep history in sync from a command-line workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Direct Messaging: Send text or files to a specific contact or group when you need to reach someone intentionally.
  • History Search and Sync: Look up chats, search message content, and keep your local WhatsApp history continuously synchronized.
  • Operational Support: Use it for follow-up messages, invoice or keyword lookup, and backfilling older chat history when you need context fast.

Quick Start

Use wacli to send a WhatsApp message to the specified contact, or to sync and search the relevant chat history for a named person, group, or keyword.

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 from the command line?

You can send WhatsApp messages from the command line by using the wacli tool to direct text or files to a specific contact or group, provided you have authenticated CLI access and a valid recipient identifier.

Can I search WhatsApp chat history for specific keywords?

Yes, you can search WhatsApp chat history for specific keywords by passing a search query to the wacli command-line tool to look up message content across named individuals or groups.

Do I need authenticated access to sync WhatsApp history locally?

Yes, authenticated access to the wacli CLI is required to continuously synchronize and backfill your local WhatsApp chat history reliably during operational workflows.

What is the best way to backfill older WhatsApp chat history?

The best way to backfill older WhatsApp chat history is using the wacli command-line tool, which retrieves historical context for named chats and groups without relying on the phone or browser interface.

Does wacli work for discovering chats and finding conversations?

Yes, wacli supports chat discovery by allowing you to find conversations and look up specific chats through the command line when you need to retrieve context fast.

Why does continuous sync fail when sending WhatsApp messages via CLI?

Continuous WhatsApp history sync fails when you lack authenticated wacli CLI access or fail to provide a valid chat identifier or search query for reliable operation.