WhatsApp CLI: sync, search, send (wacli)
Summary
The article analyzes wacli, a Go-based WhatsApp CLI built on Whatsmeow, emphasizing local sync, fast offline search, and sending messages with basic contact/group management. It covers installation options, usage workflows, recent updates, and deployment notes, highlighting its utility for lightweight automation and archiving in small-to-medium business contexts while noting it is not affiliated with WhatsApp. Overall, it positions wacli as a practical SMB automation tool with clear caveats about data history completeness and reliance on WhatsApp Web protocols.