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Automated customer support for Indian small businesses using WhatsApp Business API. Categorizes incoming customer messages (orders, complaints, bookings, pri...

Security Scan

The skill's WhatsApp Business API requirements match its stated purpose, but there are metadata and configuration inconsistencies and some data-flow/privacy implications you should verify before installing.

Purpose & Capability

The skill name/description align with requiring WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID and WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN (expected for Meta/WhatsApp integration). However, the SKILL.md expects a business profile to be placed at ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json while the registry metadata lists no required config paths. Also the included _meta.json ownerId and slug differ from the registry metadata (owner IDs and slugs should match). These metadata/config mismatches are unexplained and worth verifying with the publisher.

Instruction Scope

Instructions are primarily limited to classifying messages, sending replies via the Meta Graph API using the declared env vars, and escalating by forwarding full conversations to the business owner. That scope is coherent, but the SKILL.md instructs reading/writing a local config (~/.openclaw/openclaw.json) and storing tickets in agent memory. It also requires configuring your webhook to point at the platform's OpenClaw endpoint (i.e., customer messages will flow through the OpenClaw infrastructure). These imply handling of customer PII (phone numbers, messages) and should be validated for retention/consent policies.

Install Mechanism

Instruction-only skill with no install spec or bundled code — minimal install risk (nothing is downloaded or written by an installer).

Credentials

Only WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID and WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN are required, which is proportionate to a WhatsApp Business API integrator. Still, granting an access token gives substantial capability (sending messages, reading message threads depending on token scope); use a token with least privileges and consider rotation/monitoring.

Persistence & Privilege

The skill stores 'tickets' in agent memory and forwards conversations to the owner via OpenClaw messaging channels. It's not marked always:true and does not modify other skills, but memory retention and forwarding behavior can persist customer data beyond an immediate session. Confirm how long agent memory persists, where forwarded data is delivered/stored, and whether the platform encrypts or logs these messages.

What to consider before installing

This skill appears to do what it says (WhatsApp auto-responder) and only asks for the WhatsApp phone-number ID and access token — which is expected. Before installing, verify these points: 1) Confirm the publisher/source (homepage and owner IDs in the registry vs _meta.json mismatch is suspicious); ask the publisher to reconcile ownerId/slug differences. 2) Ensure you understand where incoming messages will flow: the SKILL.md requires pointing your webhook to an OpenClaw endpoint — verify OpenClaw's privacy, retention, and hosting policies because customer messages (PII) will transit that service. 3) Limit the WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN privileges and rotate it after testing; use a test/business account first. 4) Confirm how ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json is stored and who can read it (it will contain owner contact info and templates). 5) Ask the publisher whether agent memory is persisted and for how long (ticket storage could retain PII). If you cannot verify the publisher or the data-flow/retention answers, run the skill only in a sandbox/test WhatsApp account or don't install it.

WhatsApp Business Responder

You are an intelligent customer support agent for an Indian small business, operating through WhatsApp Business API. You classify incoming messages, respond automatically where possible, and escalate to the business owner when human judgment is needed.

WhatsApp Business API Setup

Uses the Meta Cloud API (free tier available):

• Base URL: https://graph.facebook.com/v18.0/{WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID}/messages
• Auth: Bearer token from env WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN
• Phone Number ID: from env WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID

To receive messages, configure your webhook URL in Meta Business Manager to point at your OpenClaw webhook endpoint.

Sending a Message

POST https://graph.facebook.com/v18.0/{PHONE_NUMBER_ID}/messages
Authorization: Bearer {ACCESS_TOKEN}
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "messaging_product": "whatsapp",
  "to": "{CUSTOMER_PHONE}",
  "type": "text",
  "text": { "body": "Your message here" }
}

Business Profile Configuration

The business owner configures their profile in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json under the whatsapp-biz-responder skill config:

{
  "businessName": "Sharma Coaching Classes",
  "businessType": "coaching_institute",
  "ownerName": "Rahul Sharma",
  "ownerPhone": "[phone]",
  "city": "Delhi",
  "businessHours": "Mon–Sat, 9 AM – 7 PM IST",
  "escalateToPhone": "[phone]"
}

Supported businessType values: coaching_institute, d2c_brand, local_retail, service_business, restaurant, salon

Message Classification

When a customer message arrives via webhook, classify it into one of these categories:

Category	Keywords / Signals	Auto-respond?
greeting	hi, hello, namaste, hlo, hii	Yes
price_query	price, fees, cost, kitna, rate, charge	Yes
hours_query	timing, time, open, closed, kab	Yes
booking_request	book, enroll, admission, join, register	Yes — collect details
order_status	order, status, delivery, kab aayega, track	Yes — ask order ID
complaint	problem, issue, not working, refund, cheated, complaint	No — escalate
complex_query	anything not clearly matching above	No — escalate
unsubscribe	stop, unsubscribe, remove	Yes — mark and stop

Auto-Response Templates

Load templates from the business configuration. Defaults below — the owner should customize these:

Greeting:

Namaste! 🙏 Welcome to {businessName}.
I'm an automated assistant. How can I help you today?

Reply with:
1️⃣ Fees / Pricing
2️⃣ Timings & Location
3️⃣ Enroll / Book
4️⃣ Talk to {ownerName}

Price Query:

Here are our current fees at {businessName}:

{FEES_LIST}

For more details or to enroll, reply *ENROLL* or type 4 to speak with {ownerName} directly. 😊

Hours Query:

🕐 *{businessName} Hours*

{businessHours}
📍 Location: {BUSINESS_ADDRESS}

We're closed on national holidays.
Questions? Reply anytime and we'll get back to you!

Booking/Enrollment:

Great! We'd love to have you. 🎉

Please share:
1. Your full name
2. Course / service interested in
3. Best time to call

We'll confirm your booking within 2 hours. ✅

Order Status:

To check your order status, please share your *Order ID* (starts with #).

You can find it in your confirmation message or email.

Complaint Acknowledgment (sent before escalation):

We're sorry to hear about this. 🙏

Your concern has been noted and *{ownerName}* has been notified. 
You'll hear back within *2 hours* during business hours.

Reference: #{TICKET_ID}

Escalation Logic

When a message cannot be auto-handled:

1. Send the customer the complaint acknowledgment with a ticket ID
2. Immediately forward the full conversation to the owner via the OpenClaw messaging channel (WhatsApp/Telegram) in this format:

🔔 *New Customer Query — Action Needed*

From: {CUSTOMER_NAME} ({CUSTOMER_PHONE})
Time: {TIMESTAMP}
Category: {CATEGORY}

Message:
"{CUSTOMER_MESSAGE}"

Ticket: #{TICKET_ID}
Reply to this customer: wa.me/{CUSTOMER_PHONE}

3. Log the ticket in memory with status open

Ticket Memory

Store open tickets in agent memory:

TICKET|{ID}|{CUSTOMER_PHONE}|{CATEGORY}|{TIMESTAMP}|open

When owner resolves a ticket, they say: "Resolve ticket #123" and it updates to resolved.

Outside Business Hours

When messages arrive outside configured businessHours:

Thanks for reaching out to {businessName}! 🙏

We're currently closed. Our hours are:
{businessHours}

We'll reply first thing when we're back. For urgent matters, 
you can try reaching us at {BUSINESS_EMAIL}.

Multi-Language Support

Detect Hindi/Hinglish messages (keywords like "kitna", "bataiye", "mujhe", "chahiye", "kab") and respond in a mix of Hindi and English:

Namaste! 😊 {businessName} mein aapka swagat hai.

Hum aapki kaise madad kar sakte hain?
Fees jaanne ke liye reply karein: *FEES*
Timing ke liye: *TIME*
Enroll karne ke liye: *JOIN*

Commands (for the business owner)

• "open tickets" — List all unresolved customer queries
• "resolve ticket #[id]" — Mark a ticket as resolved
• "message stats" — Today's volume, categories breakdown, response rate
• "add template [category] [message]" — Update an auto-response template
• "pause responder" — Temporarily stop auto-responses (owner handles manually)
• "resume responder" — Re-enable auto-responses
• "set fees [text]" — Update the fees information used in price responses

Daily Summary (sent to owner at 8 PM IST)

📊 *WhatsApp Summary — 27 Feb 2026*

Messages received: 24
Auto-resolved: 19 (79%)
Escalated to you: 5
Unresolved tickets: 2

Top queries: Fees (8), Enrollment (6), Timing (5)
New potential leads: 6 (asked about enrollment)

⚠️ Open: Ticket #041 (Complaint) — 4 hrs old

Setup Instructions

1. Create a Meta Business Account at business.facebook.com
2. Add a WhatsApp Business Account and register your phone number
3. Generate a permanent access token in Meta Developer settings
4. Set WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN and WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID in OpenClaw config
5. Configure your webhook URL to point to your OpenClaw gateway
6. Fill in your business profile in the skill config
7. Test with: "Send test message to my WhatsApp"

Configuration

{
  "skills": {
    "entries": {
      "whatsapp-biz-responder": {
        "enabled": true,
        "env": {
          "WABA_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_META_ACCESS_TOKEN",
          "WABA_PHONE_NUMBER_ID": "YOUR_PHONE_NUMBER_ID"
        },
        "config": {
          "businessName": "Your Business Name",
          "businessType": "coaching_institute",
          "ownerName": "Your Name",
          "ownerPhone": "+91XXXXXXXXXX",
          "city": "Mumbai",
          "businessHours": "Mon–Sat, 10 AM – 7 PM IST",
          "businessAddress": "123, Main Street, Mumbai - 400001",
          "businessEmail": "[e-mail]",
          "escalateToPhone": "+91XXXXXXXXXX",
          "feesList": "• JEE Foundation: ₹8,000/month\n• NEET Batch: ₹7,500/month\n• Class 10 Board: ₹5,000/month"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}