MCP Evolution API

Name: MCP Evolution API
Author: codespar

by codesparversion 0.2.2i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.codespar/mcp-evolution-api

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for Evolution API — WhatsApp messaging, instances, contacts

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What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Chat & email
You need to fill in: EVOLUTION_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: EVOLUTION_API_KEY

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "evolution-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@codespar/mcp-evolution-api"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EVOLUTION_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add evolution-api --env EVOLUTION_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y @codespar/mcp-evolution-api

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "evolution-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@codespar/mcp-evolution-api"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EVOLUTION_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "evolution-api": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@codespar/mcp-evolution-api"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EVOLUTION_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

EVOLUTION_API_KEY secret required env
API key for evolution-api

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 6, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account codespar, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Compared with others in Chat & emaili

More stars than 0% of the other 1760 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 13% of the other 1760 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 1760 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is MCP Evolution API safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: EVOLUTION_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.2.2) reached the registry 5 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

Open the README

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@codespar/mcp-evolution-api

MCP server for Evolution API — self-hosted WhatsApp messaging API

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/.config/claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

"mcpServers": { "evolution-api": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@codespar/mcp-evolution-api"], "env": { "EVOLUTION_API_URL": "https://your-instance.example.com", "EVOLUTION_API_KEY": "your-key" } } } }

Claude Code

claude mcp add evolution-api -- npx @codespar/mcp-evolution-api

Cursor / VS Code

Add to .cursor/mcp.json or .vscode/mcp.json:

"servers": { "evolution-api": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@codespar/mcp-evolution-api"], "env": { "EVOLUTION_API_URL": "https://your-instance.example.com", "EVOLUTION_API_KEY": "your-key" } } } }

Tools (25)

Tool	Purpose
`send_text`	Send a text message via WhatsApp
`send_image`	Send an image message via WhatsApp
`send_document`	Send a document via WhatsApp
`get_instances`	List all WhatsApp instances
`create_instance`	Create a new WhatsApp instance
`get_qrcode`	Get QR code for instance pairing
`get_contacts`	Get contacts from an instance
`send_poll`	Send a poll message via WhatsApp
`get_messages`	Get messages from a chat
`check_number`	Check if a phone number is registered on WhatsApp
`create_group`	Create a WhatsApp group
`get_group_info`	Get group metadata, participants, and settings
`update_profile`	Update instance profile (name, status text, or picture)
`set_presence`	Set online/offline presence for an instance
`get_chat_history`	Get full chat history with pagination support
`logout_instance`	Logout an instance (disconnects the WhatsApp session without deleting the instance)
`restart_instance`	Restart an instance
`delete_instance`	Delete an instance permanently
`connection_state`	Get the connection state of an instance (open, connecting, close)
`leave_group`	Leave a WhatsApp group
`update_group_participants`	Add, remove, promote, or demote participants in a WhatsApp group
`fetch_group_invite_code`	Fetch the invite code/link for a WhatsApp group
`mark_message_as_read`	Mark one or more messages in a chat as read
`archive_chat`	Archive or unarchive a chat
`delete_message`	Delete a message for me or for everyone in a chat

Authentication

Evolution API uses an API key passed via the apikey header.

Sandbox / Testing

Evolution API is self-hosted. Deploy your own instance using Docker for testing.

Get your credentials

Go to Evolution API Documentation
Deploy your own instance (Docker recommended)
Get the API key from your instance configuration
Set the environment variables

Environment Variables

Variable	Required	Description
`EVOLUTION_API_URL`	Yes	Base URL of your Evolution API instance
`EVOLUTION_API_KEY`	Yes	API key for authentication

Roadmap

v0.2 (planned)

create_group — Create a WhatsApp group
get_group_info — Get group details and participants
update_profile — Update instance profile (name, photo, status)
set_presence — Set online/offline presence status
get_chat_history — Get full chat history with a contact

v0.3 (planned)

bulk_send — Send messages to multiple contacts
template_messages — Send WhatsApp Business template messages
label_management — Create, update, and assign labels to chats

Want to contribute? Open a PR or request a tool.

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License

MIT

MCP Evolution API

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Chat & emaili

Common questions

Alternatives

Vexa

emailmd

Gmail MCP Server

README from the maker

@codespar/mcp-evolution-api

Quick Start

Claude Desktop

Claude Code

Cursor / VS Code

Tools (25)

Authentication

Sandbox / Testing

Get your credentials

Environment Variables

Roadmap

v0.2 (planned)

v0.3 (planned)

Links

Enterprise

License