WhatsApp Connector for OpenClaw — Review, Trust Score & Install Guide
Short answer: WhatsApp Connector is a community OpenClaw skill for productivity & tasks. Trust Score 86/100 based on source transparency, permission scope, install safety, update recency, community signal, and documentation quality.
Trust Score: 86/100
- Security tier: Community
- Risk level: Low
- Last reviewed: 2026-02-05
- Reviewer: OpenClaw Skills Hub editorial team
- Version: 1.2.0
- Author: messaging-tools
- Install command:
npx clawhub@latest install whatsapp-connector
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What WhatsApp Connector does
WhatsApp Connector enables OpenClaw to send and receive messages via WhatsApp Business API. Supports text, images, documents, and template messages with full delivery tracking.
How to install WhatsApp Connector
- Install the OpenClaw CLI:
npm install -g clawhub@latest
- Install this skill:
npx clawhub@latest install whatsapp-connector
- Verify the install:
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Security review
This skill is currently classified as Community with a low risk profile. Our reviewers inspected the SKILL.md manifest, dependency tree, declared permissions, network calls, and shell commands before publishing this score. See our editorial policy and Trust Score methodology for the full rubric.
Best for
- Send automated alerts via WhatsApp
- Build customer support chatbots on WhatsApp
- Share reports through WhatsApp groups
- Create assistant workflows triggered by WhatsApp
Avoid if
- You need a fully air-gapped install with no network calls.
- Your environment forbids skills with unverified maintainers.
- You require a formally audited SBOM that this version does not yet provide.
Alternatives & related skills
- Home Assistant Bridge — Control your Home Assistant smart home setup through OpenClaw with natural language commands.
- Slack Connector — Send messages, manage channels, and build Slack bots with AI-powered conversation analysis.
- Notification Hub — Unified notification center — route alerts to Slack, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and push notifications from a single API.
Frequently asked questions
Does it require WhatsApp Business API?
Yes, you need a WhatsApp Business API account.
Can it receive messages?
Yes — supports webhooks for incoming messages.
How do I install WhatsApp Connector?
Run `npx clawhub@latest install whatsapp-connector` from any directory with Claude Code or OpenClaw installed. The skill is added to your local SKILL.md registry and is available to your agent immediately — no restart required.
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