Line Bot MCP Server vs WhatsApp

In-depth architectural comparison of the Line Bot MCP Server and WhatsApp MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Line Bot MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
• You have access to required keys: CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN, DESTINATION_USER_ID.
• Primary tools included: postback, message, uri.

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Choose WhatsApp when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Line Bot MCP Server line VerifiedCommunication	WhatsApp Communication
Summary	MCP Server for Integrating LINE Official Account	Connect a personal/Business WhatsApp account via QR pairing (multi-device, like WhatsApp Web). Send
Category & Scope	Communication

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "line-line-bot-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_CHANNEL_ACCESS_TOKEN_HERE",
        "DESTINATION_USER_ID": "YOUR_DESTINATION_USER_ID_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "whatsapp-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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