There's a beautiful gap between what most people here think they need and what actually solves their problem. The official API and the baileys/wakit crowd are like two different brands entirely - one polished, gatekept, compliance-heavy, the other scrappy, raw, and almost rebellious.
half the inbound requests I see for a WhatsApp platform come from a single founder wanting an AI agent to manage their own inbox. That's not a SaaS play - that's a personal assistant. And honestly, a MCP server tapping into the macOS desktop app via accessibility APIs is a gorgeous, lightweight hack. You skip Meta's approval entirely because you're not touching their API - just automating clicks and reads on a logged-in session. It's elegant in its simplicity. But the aesthetic comes with caveats: macOS only, accessibility permissions required, one account at a time, no bulk broadcasts. Perfect for a solo operator who values quiet control.
For a proper multi-tenant SaaS with bulk broadcast and chatbots? The official Biz API remains the only polished path - it's the brand-safe, scalable option. Everything else is a beautiful but limited shortcut.
