What breaks without openclaw whatsapp integration

No WhatsApp integration. Official API costs high. Kapso bridge unapplied.

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WhatsApp automation × Kapso bridge ÷ 30-minute setup ÷ no expensive official API tier = production WhatsApp bots.

openclaw whatsapp integration — what it actually does

Connects OpenClaw to WhatsApp via the Kapso messaging bridge.

Supports group messages, DMs, and media delivery through WhatsApp.

Handles WhatsApp authentication and session persistence.

Production-ready setup with reconnection logic for dropped sessions.

Requires a Kapso account and active WhatsApp number.

Security check — openclaw whatsapp integration

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Linux, macOS; OpenClaw ≥1.1; WhatsApp Business API via Kapso compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw whatsapp integration in 30–60 minutes

Setup time: 30–60 minutes

You need:

OpenClaw core
Kapso account and API key
WhatsApp Business API access

Install the package:

npm install openclaw-kapso-whatsapp

Set up a Kapso account and connect WhatsApp Business\n2. Add KAPSO_API_KEY to .env\n3. Install and register the plugin\n4. Configure webhook endpoint in Kapso dashboard\n5. Test with a WhatsApp test number\n6. Implement message template for proactive notifications

Troubleshooting openclaw whatsapp integration

1. Not using WhatsApp Business API — personal number bans are common\n2. Sending messages outside the 24-hour session window without templates\n3. Ignoring WhatsApp's commerce policy — violating it bans your number

Compatibility & status

Works with: Linux, macOS; OpenClaw ≥1.1; WhatsApp Business API via Kapso intermediate Last updated: Sep 2025 ★ 80 on GitHub MIT

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