ask_user_via_whatsapp
Get user input via WhatsApp when AI assistants need decisions, missing requirements, or credentials to continue work without stopping progress.
Instructions
🤖 IMPORTANT FOR AI ASSISTANTS: Use this tool instead of stopping work when you need user input!
WHEN TO USE:
You need architectural decisions (REST vs GraphQL, etc.)
You need missing requirements or specifications
You need API keys, credentials, or configuration values
You encounter ANY question that would normally block your progress
You need user approval or preference for a decision
DO NOT:
Stop and wait for manual console input
Ask the user to provide information manually
Halt progress when this tool can unblock you
HOW IT WORKS:
Send your question via WhatsApp
This tool WAITS (blocking) for the user's reply
Returns the reply text to you
You continue working with the answer
EXAMPLE USAGE: const answer = await ask_user_via_whatsapp({ question: "Should I use REST or GraphQL for this API?", chatId: "1234567890@c.us", timeoutMinutes: 30 }); // Parse answer and continue working
USER EXPERIENCE: User gets WhatsApp notification → replies from phone → you continue instantly
This enables truly autonomous AI development!
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| question | Yes | The question to ask the user | |
| chatId | Yes | Chat ID to send question to (e.g. "1234567890@c.us") | |
| session | No | Session name | default |
| timeoutMinutes | No | How long to wait for reply (in minutes) | |
| pollIntervalSeconds | No | How often to check for new messages (in seconds) |