LibreAI / AI Chat / wa_llm
// ai-chat ยท ilanbenb/wa_llm

wa_llm

AI WhatsApp bot that follows group chats and replies when mentioned.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 171 starsโ‘‚ 60 forksMITupdated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
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// project facts

Project facts

wa_llm is an open-source ai chat project by ilanbenb (ilanbenb/wa_llm on GitHub). It has 171 GitHub stars and 60 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 3 October 2026.

Repository
ilanbenb/wa_llm
GitHub stars
171
Forks
60
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
3 October 2026
Category
AI Chat
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Download the source and enter the folder.

  2. Install dependencies

    Pull the Python packages it needs.

  3. Link WhatsApp

    Authenticate your WhatsApp session per the README.

  4. Add it to groups

    Mention the bot to get AI replies in chat.

// features

Why people love it

Group conversation AI

Follows threads and replies when mentioned.

MCP server included

Agent-compatible tool interface.

Python codebase

Easy to extend and customize.

Mention-triggered

Stays quiet until called upon.

Community focused

Built for group chat dynamics.

MIT licensed

Commercial-friendly terms.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/ilanbenb/wa_llm.git
    cd wa_llm
  2. Step 2 โ€” Install dependencies

    Pull the Python packages it needs.

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Step 3 โ€” Start the bot

    Launch it and link your WhatsApp session.

    python main.py
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains wa_llm?

It is an open-source project at ilanbenb/wa_llm with 60 forks.

Is it free for commercial use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed.

How does it know when to reply?

It monitors group messages and responds when mentioned.

What is the MCP server for?

It exposes the botโ€™s capabilities to MCP-compatible agents.

Are there WhatsApp risks?

Yes. Unofficial WhatsApp automation can risk account restrictions.

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