WhatsApp Web MCP Server vs Emailmd

A side-by-side look at the WhatsApp Web MCP Server and Emailmd MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

WhatsApp Web MCP Server logoWhatsApp Web MCP ServerCommunication · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for WhatsApp via whatsapp-web.js: send/receive messages, media, chats, groups, contacts57GoodAuth: not declaredEmailmd logoEmailmdCommunication · Local subprocess (stdio)Write and preview emails from your assistant. Renders markdown into email-safe HTML that holds up in Outlook and Gmail, lints drafts for deliverability problems, and returns a live preview link. Hosted with no API key, or run it locally with npx emailmd mcp.64GoodAuth: no auth required

Verdict: choose WhatsApp Web MCP Server for communication work as a local process; choose Emailmd for communication as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

WhatsApp Web MCP Server logoChoose WhatsApp Web MCP Server when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • You want tools like get_qr_code, check_auth_status, logout.
Explore WhatsApp Web MCP Server

Emailmd logoChoose Emailmd when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the Communication domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
  • Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
Explore Emailmd

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecWhatsApp Web MCP Server logoWhatsApp Web MCP ServerEmailmd logoEmailmd
CategoryCommunicationCommunication
Quality signal57/100 · Good64/100 · Good
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNo auth required
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars291,383
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 3 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
Tools14Not listed

Tools & capabilities

WhatsApp Web MCP Server tools 14

  • get_qr_codeGet the QR code for WhatsApp Web authentication
  • check_auth_statusCheck if you're currently authenticated with WhatsApp
  • logoutLog out from WhatsApp and clear the current session
  • search_contactsSearch for contacts by name or phone number
  • get_contactGet information about a specific contact
  • list_chatsList available chats with metadata
  • get_chatGet information about a specific chat
  • get_direct_chat_by_contactFind a direct chat with a specific contact
  • list_messagesRetrieve messages with optional filters
  • get_messageGet a specific message by ID
  • send_messageSend a text message to a chat
  • send_fileSend a file (image, video, document) to a chat
  • +2 more on the listing page

Emailmd tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Ready-to-paste client configs

Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.

WhatsApp Web MCP Server

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "whatsapp-web-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-whatsapp-web"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Emailmd

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anypost-emailmd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "emailmd"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

WhatsApp Web MCP Server is categorized under Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Emailmd belongs to Communication and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick WhatsApp Web MCP Server for communication work and Emailmd for communication.

Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.

WhatsApp Web MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Emailmd is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.

Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add whatsapp-web-mcp-server and anypost-emailmd as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, WhatsApp Web MCP Server has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 29 GitHub stars. Emailmd has 64/100 (Good) with 3 views, 0 installs and 1,383 GitHub stars.