WhatsApp Stream FAQs

Question 1

What is WhatsApp Stream?

Accepted Answer

WhatsApp Stream is a robust server built around Streamable HTTP transport and Baileys, designed to provide a comprehensive WhatsApp API. It enables automation, bidirectional media flow, and offers a web admin UI for easy management.

Question 2

What types of WhatsApp operations can I automate with this tool?

Accepted Answer

WhatsApp Stream offers a comprehensive suite of MCP tools for various operations, including authentication (QR code), managing contacts and groups, listing and analyzing chats, sending and receiving messages, and media handling.

Question 3

How does WhatsApp Stream manage media?

Accepted Answer

It provides extensive bidirectional media capabilities, including dedicated upload APIs (Base64 JSON and Multipart), hosting for uploaded media files, and MCP tools for downloading media directly from WhatsApp messages.

Question 4

Does WhatsApp Stream include built-in authentication for production use?

Accepted Answer

Built-in authentication is not yet implemented. For secure production deployments, it's recommended to use WhatsApp Stream behind an authentication gateway, such as the `authmcp-gateway`.

Question 5

Does WhatsApp Stream store chat and message data persistently?

Accepted Answer

Yes, WhatsApp Stream uses SQLite to provide persistent storage for chats and messages within its session volume. This ensures your communication data is safely stored and accessible.

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