{"name":"mautrix-whatsapp: A Matrix-WhatsApp Puppeting Bridge","description":"mautrix-whatsapp is a robust Matrix-WhatsApp puppeting bridge, enabling seamless communication between the two platforms. Built on whatsmeow and written in Go, it offers a reliable solution for integrating WhatsApp into your Matrix ecosystem, allowing users to manage WhatsApp chats directly from Matrix.","github":"https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp","url":"https://osrepos.com/repo/mautrix-whatsapp","source":"osrepos.com","sourceDescription":"This repository profile is provided by osrepos.com, an open source repository discovery platform.","repositoryProfile":"https://osrepos.com/repo/mautrix-whatsapp","generatedFor":"open source discovery and AI-assisted research","markdown":"https://osrepos.com/repo/mautrix-whatsapp.md","json":"https://osrepos.com/repo/mautrix-whatsapp.json","topics":["bridge","go","golang","matrix","whatsapp","messaging","communication","matrix-appservice"],"keywords":["bridge","go","golang","matrix","whatsapp","messaging","communication","matrix-appservice"],"stars":null,"summary":"mautrix-whatsapp is a robust Matrix-WhatsApp puppeting bridge, enabling seamless communication between the two platforms. Built on whatsmeow and written in Go, it offers a reliable solution for integrating WhatsApp into your Matrix ecosystem, allowing users to manage WhatsApp chats directly from Matrix.","content":"## Introduction\nmautrix-whatsapp is an open-source Matrix-WhatsApp puppeting bridge, designed to connect the decentralized Matrix network with the popular WhatsApp messaging service. Based on the whatsmeow library and developed in Go, this project facilitates the management of WhatsApp conversations directly through a Matrix client. With over 1500 stars on GitHub, it's a well-regarded tool for those looking to centralize their messaging experience.\n\n## Installation\nSetting up mautrix-whatsapp involves a few steps, and detailed instructions are available in the official documentation. Users can choose between a standard setup or a Docker-based deployment for easier management.\n\nFor general setup instructions, please refer to the [Bridge setup guide](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/setup.html?bridge=whatsapp \"Bridge setup guide\").\n\nIf you prefer using Docker, a dedicated guide is available: [Setup with Docker](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/general/docker-setup.html?bridge=whatsapp \"Setup with Docker\").\n\n## Examples\nOnce installed, the primary step for using mautrix-whatsapp is authentication. The bridge's documentation provides clear guidance on how to link your WhatsApp account to the Matrix bridge.\n\nBasic usage, including authentication steps, can be found in the [Authentication guide](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/whatsapp/authentication.html \"Authentication guide\").\n\nFor an overview of supported features and future plans, the [ROADMAP.md](https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp/blob/main/ROADMAP.md \"ROADMAP.md\") file in the repository offers valuable insights.\n\n## Why Use It\nmautrix-whatsapp offers several compelling reasons for integration:\n\n*   **Unified Messaging**: Consolidate your WhatsApp conversations within your Matrix client, simplifying your communication workflow.\n*   **Privacy and Control**: Leverage Matrix's privacy features and end-to-end encryption for your WhatsApp interactions.\n*   **Open Source**: Being open source, the project benefits from community contributions and transparency, ensuring continuous improvement and security.\n*   **Reliability**: Built with Go and based on the robust whatsmeow library, the bridge is designed for stability and performance.\n*   **Active Development**: With an active community and ongoing development, users can expect regular updates and support.\n\n## Links\n*   **GitHub Repository**: [mautrix-whatsapp](https://github.com/mautrix/whatsapp \"mautrix-whatsapp GitHub Repository\")\n*   **Official Documentation**: [docs.mau.fi](https://docs.mau.fi/bridges/go/whatsapp/index.html \"Official Documentation\")\n*   **Matrix Room**: [#whatsapp:maunium.net](https://matrix.to/#/#whatsapp:maunium.net \"Matrix Room\")\n*   **whatsmeow (Dependency)**: [whatsmeow](https://github.com/tulir/whatsmeow \"whatsmeow GitHub Repository\")","metrics":{"detailViews":6,"githubClicks":8},"dates":{"published":null,"modified":"2025-11-09T20:00:27.000Z"}}