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OpenClaw wacli Playbook
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Daniel Sinewe
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· v0.1.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install openclaw-wacli-playbook
Description
Send WhatsApp messages to other people or search/sync WhatsApp history via the wacli CLI (not for normal user chats).
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent for controlling wacli, but installing and using it will create and use local WhatsApp session files (by default ~/.wacli) that contain authentication/session data and message history. Before installing: verify the brew tap / GitHub repo reputation (steipete/wacli), decide whether you want an AI agent that can call this tool autonomously (if not, restrict or require explicit confirmation), and periodically inspect/delete ~/.wacli if you want to limit long-term exposure. If you only need to read history but not send messages, consider running wacli manually instead of giving the agent permission to invoke it.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-wacli-playbook
Version: 0.1.0
The skill is a legitimate wrapper for the `wacli` WhatsApp CLI tool (wacli.sh), allowing an agent to send messages and search history. It includes explicit safety guardrails in `SKILL.md` requiring user confirmation before sending messages and restricts usage to third-party messaging. The installation sources (Homebrew tap and GitHub) are consistent with the official project by developer Peter Steinberger.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the requested binary and commands. Asking for the wacli binary (or providing brew/go install options) is appropriate for a skill that sends messages and searches/syncs WhatsApp history.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md limits use to explicit user requests and documents required wacli commands. It references the store directory (~/.wacli) which is expected (session state, auth tokens, message history). Be aware that those files contain WhatsApp session data and message history; the skill's runtime instructions permit reading/writing that directory.
Install Mechanism
Install options use a brew formula (steipete/tap/wacli) and a Go module from GitHub — both are standard package sources. This is low-to-moderate risk; verify you trust the tap/repo before installing.
Credentials
No environment variables or unrelated credentials are requested. The skill relies on wacli's QR auth and local session files rather than external API keys, which is proportionate to the task.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false (not force-included). The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default). Combined with its ability to send messages and access ~/.wacli, you should ensure the agent only uses it with explicit confirmation as the SKILL.md recommends.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-wacli-playbook - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-wacli-playbook - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v0.1.0
Initial release: WhatsApp CLI messaging/search/sync workflow with explicit safety and non-chat usage guardrails.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw wacli Playbook?
Send WhatsApp messages to other people or search/sync WhatsApp history via the wacli CLI (not for normal user chats). It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 131 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw wacli Playbook?
Run "/install openclaw-wacli-playbook" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw wacli Playbook free?
Yes, OpenClaw wacli Playbook is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw wacli Playbook support?
OpenClaw wacli Playbook is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw wacli Playbook?
It is built and maintained by Daniel Sinewe (@danielsinewe); the current version is v0.1.0.
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