Question 1

What is WhatsApp MCP for Grok?

Accepted Answer

It is a connector that links WhatsApp with Grok via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI-powered chats, support, and automations directly inside WhatsApp.

Question 2

How do I set up the WhatsApp Connector for Grok?

Accepted Answer

Connect your WhatsApp Business account, authorize Grok, set conversation rules and workflows, then deploy. Guided setup typically takes under 10 minutes.

Question 3

Is the WhatsApp AI integration secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WhatsApp message transport remains end-to-end encrypted. The platform adds role-based access, audit logs, data minimization, and policy-compliant processing.

Question 4

Can I customize Grok's replies in WhatsApp?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can define tone, templates, tools, guardrails, and triggers; set business hours; and route or escalate to human agents when needed.

Question 5

What are the benefits of the WhatsApp Connector?

Accepted Answer

24/7 responses, faster resolution, multilingual support, lower handling costs, analytics and QA, and smooth handoffs to human agents.

Question 6

Does it work with WhatsApp Business accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is optimized for WhatsApp Business to ensure API access and compliance. Personal numbers may have limited or unsupported functionality.

Question 7

How much does WhatsApp MCP for Grok cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is usage-based with tiered plans, including a starter option. Volume discounts and custom enterprise packages are available.

Question 8

Can I link multiple WhatsApp numbers to Grok?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can manage multiple numbers in one dashboard, each with its own Grok configuration, automation rules, and access controls.

Question 9

What if Grok goes offline or errors occur?

Accepted Answer

Automatic failover can route to human agents, queue messages, retry deliveries, and send alerts. Health checks monitor uptime and performance.

Question 10

How does it handle different languages?

Accepted Answer

It auto-detects language, replies accordingly, supports 50+ languages, and can translate messages while preserving context and intent.

Connect WhatsApp to Grok (xAI) to unlock the power of AI automation

WhatsApp MCP tools

create-message-templateCreate a new message template for the WhatsApp business account.

create-message-template

delete-message-templateDelete a message template from the WhatsApp business account.

delete-message-template

get-business-profileGet the business profile information for a WhatsApp business phone number.

get-business-profile

get-mediaGet information about uploaded media including a temporary download url.

get-media

get-media-infoGet metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url.

get-media-info

get-message-templatesGet all message templates for the WhatsApp business account.

get-message-templates

get-phone-numberGet details of a specific phone number associated with a WhatsApp business account.

get-phone-number

get-phone-numbersGet all phone numbers associated with a WhatsApp business account (waba).

get-phone-numbers

get-template-statusGet the status and details of a specific message template.

get-template-status

send-contactsSend contacts WhatsApp number.

send-contacts

send-interactive-buttonsSend an interactive button message to a WhatsApp number.

send-interactive-buttons

send-interactive-listSend an interactive list message to a WhatsApp number.

send-interactive-list

send-locationSend a location message to a WhatsApp number.

send-location

send-mediaSend a media message to a WhatsApp number.

send-media

send-media-by-idSend media using a media id from previously uploaded media.

send-media-by-id

send-messageSend a text message to a WhatsApp number.

send-message

send-replySend a reply to a specific message in a WhatsApp conversation.

send-reply

send-template-messageSend a template message to a WhatsApp number.

send-template-message

upload-mediaUpload media files (images, videos, audio, documents, stickers) to WhatsApp servers.

upload-media

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