What is an MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

What is the Evolution API?

The Evolution API provides a comprehensive set of tools to manage WhatsApp interactions, including sending messages, managing chats, handling media, and more.

What functionalities does the MCP Server for Evolution API expose?

The server exposes functionalities for instance management, message sending (text, media, etc.), chat management, profile management, group management, and additional integrations like Typebot and Chatwoot.

How can I install the MCP Server?

You can install it via NPM locally, NPX (without installation), or Docker for containerized environments.

What are the configuration requirements?

You need to create a .env file with variables such as the Evolution API URL, API key, instance ID, and WebSocket settings (optional).

What connection methods are supported?

The MCP Server supports STDIO (for local connections) and WebSocket (for remote connections or Docker environments).

How can I integrate it with Claude Desktop?

Add the MCP Server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file, specifying the command, arguments, and environment variables.

How can I integrate it with n8n?

Configure the MCP Server within n8n for workflow automation using the provided n8n configuration guide.

What tools are available through the MCP Server?

Available tools include getApiStatus, getInstanceStatus, sendTextMessage, sendMedia, createGroup, and many more for managing WhatsApp interactions.

What resources are available through the MCP Server?

Available resources include contacts://list, chats://list, groups://list, profile://info, and privacy://settings for retrieving information.

Can I use this with UBOS?

Yes, the MCP Server is available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, which offers a full-stack AI Agent development platform to help you orchestrate AI Agents and connect them with enterprise data.