octapi
A business's WhatsApp front desk as tools: inbox, customers, catalogue, bookings, fees.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
octapi-mcpclaude mcp add octapi -e 'OCTAPI_API_KEY=<your octapi_api_key>' -- npx -y octapi-mcp@0.1.1
{
"mcpServers": {
"octapi": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"octapi-mcp@0.1.1"
],
"env": {
"OCTAPI_API_KEY": "<your octapi_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
OCTAPI_API_KEYsecret A brand's API key from Account → API keys. Optional: the consumer tools (find and book with listed businesses) work without one.
Frequently asked questions
What is octapi?
A business's WhatsApp front desk as tools: inbox, customers, catalogue, bookings, fees.
How do I install octapi?
It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add octapi -e 'OCTAPI_API_KEY=<your octapi_api_key>' -- npx -y octapi-mcp@0.1.1. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does octapi need an API key?
Yes. It expects OCTAPI_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is octapi open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains octapi?
It is published by espisangijo. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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