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whatsapp_search_contacts

WhatsApp · macOS

Effect: read (strongest supported action). Status: gated.

Gated means the tool requires an installed app, a connected account, permission, or runtime availability. Check those requirements on the listed platform before using it.

macOS

Purpose

Searches your WhatsApp contacts (synced metadata) by name or number — use it to resolve a person to their JID/number before whatsapp_send_message or whatsapp_create_group. ⚠️ Uses Wacli (unofficial WhatsApp client). Accounts may be restricted for ToS violations.

Required inputs

Permissions and confirmation

No explicit confirmation parameter is exposed in this snapshot. This does not grant permission to act: obtain user authorization before any real action.

Full input schema — macOS
{
  "properties": {
    "limit": {
      "description": "Max results (default 50)",
      "type": "integer"
    },
    "query": {
      "description": "Name or number to search",
      "type": "string"
    }
  },
  "required": [
    "query"
  ],
  "type": "object"
}

Documentation example

Do not execute this example. These concrete inputs refer to a fictional demonstration dataset. Resolve real handles and obtain user authorization before any real call.

{
  "query": "Alex Rivera"
}