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wacli

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

5|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#messaging#cli#search#history#sync#whatsapp#wacli
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npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill wacli-kcns008
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wacli
Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/wacli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill wacli-kcns008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the friction of manually opening WhatsApp, locating chats, and syncing message history when you need to communicate or retrieve conversations from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Message sending: Send text or files to direct contacts and groups from a terminal workflow.
  • History access: Authenticate, sync, search chats, search messages, and backfill older conversation history.
  • Operational safety: Requires explicit recipient and message details, supports QR login, and can output JSON for automation.
  • Use case: A support or operations team can message a colleague, look up a previous invoice discussion, and keep WhatsApp history synchronized without using the mobile app.

Quick Start

Use wacli to authenticate, then send a WhatsApp message to a specific person or search your conversation history from the command line.

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 wacli to target direct contacts or groups, requiring explicit recipient details and message content for terminal-based communication workflows.

Can I search WhatsApp chat history through a terminal?▼

You can search WhatsApp chat history through a terminal by authenticating with wacli, then using its chat lookup and message search functions to retrieve specific conversations without the mobile app.

How does WhatsApp CLI authentication work for syncing history?▼

WhatsApp CLI authentication works through QR-based login, linking your account to the wacli binary so you can initiate continuous sync or backfill older conversation history from the command line.

What is the best way to automate WhatsApp messaging workflows?▼

The best way to automate WhatsApp messaging workflows is using wacli with JSON output, which provides deterministic results for sending messages and syncing history within operational or support team scripts.

Does wacli support group messaging and file attachments?▼

wacli supports group messaging and file attachments by allowing you to send text or files to direct contacts and groups, provided you supply explicit recipient and message details.

Can I backfill older WhatsApp conversation history without the mobile app?▼

You can backfill older WhatsApp conversation history without the mobile app by using wacli's history backfill feature after completing the initial QR-based account authentication.

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