Overview
WhatsApp automation with Tools transforms your WhatsApp Business account into an intelligent AI-powered assistant. Handle customer support, send notifications, manage groups, and automate conversationsβall through natural language with AI agents.What You Can Build
Customer Support Bot
24/7 automated support that understands context and provides intelligent responses
Order Notifications
Real-time updates about orders, deliveries, and shipments directly to customers
Group Management
Automate group administration, member management, and announcements
Media Handling
Send and receive images, videos, documents, and voice messages automatically
Architecture
Components:- WhatsApp Business: Your WhatsApp account
- Evolution API: Open-source WhatsApp API bridge
- Automagik Tools: MCP tool generator with Evolution API integration
- AI Agents: Claude Code, Cursor, or custom agents that use the tools
Quick Start (5 Minutes)
1
Install Evolution API
2
Configure Environment
http://localhost:8080/manager3
Start Tools with Evolution API
4
Connect WhatsApp
Use your AI agent to connect:Scan the QR code with WhatsApp β WhatsApp Web β Linked Devices
5
Start Automating
Use Case 1: Customer Support Automation
Build a 24/7 customer support bot that handles common queries intelligently.Setup
1
Create Support Instance
2
Connect Claude Code
Add to Claude Desktop config:
3
Configure Auto-Response
Real Conversations
- Order Status Query
- Return Request
- Technical Support
Metrics & Improvement
Use Case 2: Order & Delivery Notifications
Proactively notify customers about their orders in real-time.Workflow Setup
Notification Examples
- Order Confirmed
- Order Shipped
- Out for Delivery
- Delivered
Interactive Follow-ups
Use Case 3: Group Management & Announcements
Automate group administration and send targeted announcements.Group Administration
1
Create Managed Group
2
Set Group Rules
3
Automate Member Management
Targeted Announcements
Use Case 4: Media & Document Handling
Send and process images, documents, audio, and video automatically.Sending Media
- Images
- Documents
- Audio Messages
- Videos
Processing Received Media
Advanced Features
Feature 1: Multi-Language Support
Feature 2: Smart Context Tracking
Feature 3: Rich Interactive Messages
Feature 4: Scheduled Messages
Integration Patterns
Pattern 1: WhatsApp + E-commerce
Pattern 2: WhatsApp + CRM
Pattern 3: WhatsApp + Support Ticketing
Configuration Best Practices
Instance Management
Instance Management
- Better organization
- Separate rate limits
- Isolated metrics
- Easier troubleshooting
Message Templates
Message Templates
Rate Limiting
Rate Limiting
Webhook Configuration
Webhook Configuration
Error Handling
Error Handling
Metrics & Analytics
Real-Time Dashboard
Conversation Analytics
Troubleshooting
QR Code not working
QR Code not working
Problem: QR code wonβt scan or connection failsSolutions:
Messages not sending
Messages not sending
Problem: Messages fail to sendSolutions:
Webhook not receiving events
Webhook not receiving events
Problem: Events not triggeringSolutions:
Cost Comparison
Traditional Development vs. Tools
| Approach | Setup Time | Development Time | Maintenance | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Development | 1-2 days | 2-4 weeks | High | 20,000 |
| Third-party Service | 1-2 hours | 1-2 weeks | Medium | 1,000/month |
| Tools + Evolution API | 5 minutes | 0 (AI-driven) | Low | 50/month |
Next Steps
Multi-Tool Orchestration
Combine WhatsApp with other tools using Genie
API Integration
Connect more APIs to your WhatsApp bot
Team Collaboration
Share WhatsApp automation across teams
AI Agent Development
Build custom agents for WhatsApp
Remember: WhatsApp automation isnβt about replacing human connectionβitβs about making human connection scale. Handle routine queries automatically so your team can focus on complex, high-value customer interactions. π¬

