What is WhatsApp MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is how modern AI assistants discover and use tools. A WhatsApp MCP server exposes Messaging and CRM actions as tools an assistant can call in plain language. ChatYug MCP is ChatYug’s hosted connector at https://mcp.chatyug.com/mcp, built on Meta’s official WhatsApp Business Cloud API—not an unofficial WhatsApp Web bridge.
Who ChatYug MCP is for
Indian SMBs, D2C brands, agencies, and operators who already run WhatsApp through ChatYug and want Claude (or another MCP client) to help with day-to-day Messaging and CRM—without maintaining a self-hosted MCP process or pasting raw Meta tokens into every assistant config.
What you can ask an assistant to do
Typical requests include finding or exporting contacts, updating names and labels, managing contact groups, sending text or template messages, checking delivery status, and reviewing recent conversations. Bulk imports ask for an extra confirmation before they run. Actions stay within the WhatsApp Business Account linked to your ChatYug account.
- Contacts and CRM — search, update, labels, groups, careful bulk import
- Messaging — text, template, and media sends; delivery status checks
- Conversations — list recent chats and review history
How to connect Claude to WhatsApp Business API in India
Primary path: Claude Custom Connector with ChatYug OAuth. Secondary path: CLI Bearer token for developers. Full steps for ChatGPT and Gemini: ChatYug MCP help.
Claude.ai / Claude Desktop (recommended)
- Open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Name: e.g.
ChatYug. - Remote MCP server URL:
https://mcp.chatyug.com/mcp. - Leave OAuth Client ID and OAuth Client Secret empty (ChatYug registers Claude automatically).
- Click Add, then Connect.
- Sign in with your ChatYug username and password and click Allow.
Claude’s Custom Connector may require a paid Claude subscription—that is Claude’s rule, not a ChatYug plan limit.
CLI tools (Bearer mcp_ token)
For Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or other header-based clients: generate an MCP token in ChatYug API Configuration, then send Authorization: Bearer mcp_…. Do not put the token in the connector Name, URL, or OAuth Client ID / Secret fields.
Official vs unofficial WhatsApp MCP
Official Cloud API MCP (including ChatYug) uses a verified business number, templates, and Meta’s rules. Unofficial personal WhatsApp MCP projects that drive WhatsApp Web are popular for experiments but are not appropriate for compliant business messaging. Prefer a Meta-approved BSP path for customer traffic in India.
How ChatYug MCP compares
Several products now offer WhatsApp-related MCP. Categories below are based on public marketing and open-source docs—we do not invent rival pricing or private feature lists. ChatYug positions as an India-focused Meta BSP with Messaging + CRM MCP on published ChatYug plans (see pricing), not as “the first BSP with MCP.”
| Capability | ChatYug MCP | Hosted BSP MCP (e.g. Wati Astra, EZContact) | DIY Cloud API MCP (open source) | Unofficial / WhatsApp Web MCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Cloud API | Yes | Typically yes (vendor-hosted) | Yes (you bring Meta tokens) | No (unofficial protocol) |
| Hosted remote MCP URL | Yes — mcp.chatyug.com/mcp |
Yes (vendor URL) | Usually self-host / stdio | Varies (often local) |
| Claude custom connector OAuth | Yes — empty Client ID/Secret + ChatYug login | Often yes (check vendor docs) | Depends on your setup | Rarely OAuth BSP login |
| Bearer MCP tokens | Yes — mcp_ for CLI |
Varies by vendor | Common (env / API key) | Varies |
| Messaging tools | Yes | Often yes | Often yes | Personal chat tools |
| CRM / contacts tools | Yes (ChatYug CRM) | Varies (inbox / tags / agents) | Limited unless you build it | Address book / local DB |
| India INR BSP pricing | Yes — see ChatYug pricing | Vendor-specific (confirm on their site) | Your Meta + hosting cost | Usually free software, ToS risk |
| Meta BSP | Yes (ChatYug) | Yes when the host is a BSP | You / your BSP | Not a BSP product |
| Trial read-only MCP | Yes | Vendor-specific | N/A | N/A |
Deeper narrative: WhatsApp MCP in India 2026.
Plans and access
Trial accounts get read-only MCP (lookups and lists). Monthly and Annual plans unlock Messaging and CRM writes. Platform fees are published on ChatYug pricing; Meta conversation charges remain on your WhatsApp Business Account separately.
Security and compliance
OAuth Connect issues short-lived access tokens after ChatYug sign-in. Portal mcp_ tokens are shown once and can be revoked from API Configuration. Never share tokens in chat or email. ChatYug MCP rides the official WhatsApp Business API through a Meta-approved BSP—verify current partner status on Meta’s directory.
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What is WhatsApp MCP?
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI assistants take actions on WhatsApp Business—contacts, messages, delivery—via tools instead of one-off API scripts.
What is ChatYug MCP?
ChatYug’s hosted MCP for Messaging and CRM on the official WhatsApp Business API. Connector URL: https://mcp.chatyug.com/mcp.
How do I connect Claude to WhatsApp Business API in India?
Add custom connector URL https://mcp.chatyug.com/mcp, leave Client ID/Secret empty, Connect, then sign in with ChatYug and Allow. Details: setup guide.
When do I use a Bearer mcp_ token?
For CLI / Request-header clients. Claude.ai Connect uses ChatYug sign-in and does not need the token in OAuth Client ID/Secret.
Official vs unofficial WhatsApp MCP?
Official = Meta Cloud API + business rules. Unofficial WhatsApp Web bridges are not for compliant business messaging. ChatYug is official Cloud API only.
Does trial include write access?
No. Trial is read-only. Monthly and Annual unlock Messaging and CRM writes. See pricing.
What can ChatYug MCP do?
Search and update contacts, manage labels and groups, send messages, check delivery, and review conversations within your linked WABA.
How does ChatYug compare to other MCP options?
See the comparison table and 2026 blog. We describe categories; confirm rival details on their sites.
Is ChatYug a Meta-approved BSP?
Yes. Verify current status on the Meta Business Partners directory.
ChatGPT and Gemini?
Covered in the multi-client guide.