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wacli-1.0.0 skill

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This skill helps you message third parties on WhatsApp or sync and search message history using wacli, with explicit recipient and confirmation.

npx playbooks add skill z980944038-dev/openclawwdl --skill wacli-1.0.0

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---
name: wacli
description: Send WhatsApp messages to other people or search/sync WhatsApp history via the wacli CLI (not for normal user chats).
homepage: https://wacli.sh
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---

# wacli

Use `wacli` only when the user explicitly asks you to message someone else on WhatsApp or when they ask to sync/search WhatsApp history.
Do NOT use `wacli` for normal user chats; Clawdbot routes WhatsApp conversations automatically.
If the user is chatting with you on WhatsApp, you should not reach for this tool unless they ask you to contact a third party.

Safety
- Require explicit recipient + message text.
- Confirm recipient + message before sending.
- If anything is ambiguous, ask a clarifying question.

Auth + sync
- `wacli auth` (QR login + initial sync)
- `wacli sync --follow` (continuous sync)
- `wacli doctor`

Find chats + messages
- `wacli chats list --limit 20 --query "name or number"`
- `wacli messages search "query" --limit 20 --chat <jid>`
- `wacli messages search "invoice" --after 2025-01-01 --before 2025-12-31`

History backfill
- `wacli history backfill --chat <jid> --requests 2 --count 50`

Send
- Text: `wacli send text --to "+14155551212" --message "Hello! Are you free at 3pm?"`
- Group: `wacli send text --to "[email protected]" --message "Running 5 min late."`
- File: `wacli send file --to "+14155551212" --file /path/agenda.pdf --caption "Agenda"`

Notes
- Store dir: `~/.wacli` (override with `--store`).
- Use `--json` for machine-readable output when parsing.
- Backfill requires your phone online; results are best-effort.
- WhatsApp CLI is not needed for routine user chats; it’s for messaging other people.
- JIDs: direct chats look like `<number>@s.whatsapp.net`; groups look like `<id>@g.us` (use `wacli chats list` to find).

Overview

This skill lets you send WhatsApp messages to third parties and search or sync WhatsApp history using the wacli command-line interface. It is intended for non-routine use: message other people or perform history operations, not for normal user chats. The skill enforces explicit recipient and message confirmation before sending.

How this skill works

The skill runs wacli commands to authenticate, sync message history, search chats and messages, backfill history, and send texts or files. It inspects the recipient JID or phone number, the message text, and any requested search or sync parameters, then executes the corresponding wacli command and returns machine-readable output when requested.

When to use it

  • You need to message a third party from the system (not continuing the current user chat).
  • You want to search or sync WhatsApp history for a specific chat, date range, or query.
  • You must backfill older history for a particular chat ID.
  • You need to send a file or group message programmatically.
  • You want continuous sync or diagnostics for the WhatsApp CLI connection.

Best practices

  • Require explicit recipient (phone or JID) and exact message text before sending.
  • Confirm recipient and message back to the user to avoid accidental sends.
  • Use wacli --json for machine-readable output when you need to parse results.
  • Prefer wacli auth and wacli sync --follow for initial setup and continuous syncing.
  • Ask clarifying questions if the recipient, chat, or query is ambiguous.

Example use cases

  • Send a text to a contact: wacli send text --to "+14155551212" --message "Hello! Are you free at 3pm?"
  • Send a group update: wacli send text --to "[email protected]" --message "Running 5 min late."
  • Search messages for invoices in 2025: wacli messages search "invoice" --after 2025-01-01 --before 2025-12-31
  • Backfill a chat's history: wacli history backfill --chat <jid> --requests 2 --count 50
  • Send a file with caption: wacli send file --to "+14155551212" --file /path/agenda.pdf --caption "Agenda"

FAQ

Can I use this for regular conversation with the user?

No. Use wacli only when the user explicitly asks you to message someone else or to search/sync WhatsApp history. Routine user chats are handled by the normal chat system.

What information do I need to provide before sending a message?

You must provide an explicit recipient (phone number or JID) and the exact message text. The system will confirm both before sending.