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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 is a thin wrapper around the wacli command-line tool and appears coherent with that purpose. Before installing, verify the upstream project (https://wacli.sh and the GitHub repo) and the brew tap/module authors to ensure you trust the binary. Be aware that wacli will: (1) require QR login and sync with your phone, (2) persist session data under ~/.wacli by default, and (3) be capable of sending messages to third parties — so only allow the agent to use it when the user explicitly requests messaging others. If you want tighter control, review the wacli source yourself or restrict the agent's ability to call the skill autonomously.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: wacli-gilles
Version: 1.0.0
The skill provides an interface for the 'wacli' WhatsApp CLI tool (github.com/steipete/wacli), allowing the agent to send messages and search chat history. The SKILL.md file includes explicit safety guidelines requiring user confirmation before sending messages and correctly identifies the tool's purpose for third-party messaging rather than internal agent communication. Installation methods via Homebrew and Go are standard, and no indicators of malicious intent or unauthorized data exfiltration were found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill is an instruction-only wrapper around the wacli CLI. The registry requires the wacli binary (and provides plausible install options via a brew formula and a Go module), which directly matches the described purpose of sending and searching WhatsApp messages.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays on-topic: it only instructs use of wacli commands (auth, sync, search, send, backfill). It does reference the local store directory (~/.wacli) and recommends using --json for parsing output; these are expected for a CLI-based WhatsApp tool but imply local persisted session data and phone access via QR auth. The instructions do not ask the agent to read unrelated files or environment variables.
Install Mechanism
Install options are a brew formula (steipete/tap/wacli) and a Go module from GitHub (github.com/steipete/wacli). Both are typical distribution methods for this project and are proportionate. As with any third-party binary, users should verify the upstream project and tap/module before installing.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or config paths, which is consistent with the CLI-centric design. SKILL.md does mention the store directory (~/.wacli) but the registry metadata does not list any required config paths — a minor mismatch worth noting because the tool will persist session data locally and may create files under the user's home directory.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and is user-invocable. It does not request elevated or cross-skill privileges. Normal autonomous invocation is allowed by platform default but the skill itself does not demand permanent presence or extra privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install wacli-gilles - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/wacli-gilles - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of wacli-gilles skill.
- Enables sending WhatsApp messages and searching/syncing WhatsApp history using the wacli CLI.
- Ensures safe use: only sends messages on explicit user instruction, and always requires confirmation of recipient and message.
- Provides commands for authentication (QR login), syncing, chat/message searching, and history backfill.
- Not intended for routine user chats; specifically for contacting others or managing WhatsApp data from the CLI.
- Includes install instructions for Homebrew and Go.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wacli Gilles?
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 285 downloads so far.
How do I install Wacli Gilles?
Run "/install wacli-gilles" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Wacli Gilles free?
Yes, Wacli Gilles is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Wacli Gilles support?
Wacli Gilles is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Wacli Gilles?
It is built and maintained by gillesCV (@gillescv); the current version is v1.0.0.
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