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# One API for all your chats

## Beeper Desktop API + MCP

An experimental, locally hosted API and MCP server for all your chats across WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Signal, Slack, and more. Runs entirely on your device.

[Read the docs](https://developers.beeper.com/desktop-api/)

## FAQ

### How can I enable Beeper Desktop API?

You can go to **Settings** → **Developers** to turn enable it. Follow the instructions in the app or read the [documentation](https://developers.beeper.com/desktop-api/).

### Can I use this with Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor?

Yes. In Beeper Desktop, go to **Settings → Developers → MCP** and follow the steps. Learn more [here](https://developers.beeper.com/desktop-api/mcp/).

### Aren’t my chats encrypted?

Beeper Desktop API runs entirely on your device and is only available when the app is running.

### Any limitations?

Yes. See the [limitations](https://developers.beeper.com/desktop-api/#limitations) section in the docs.

### Questions / feedback?

Email [developers@beeper.com](mailto:developers@beeper.com), DM us on [X](https://x.com/beeper), or join the Beeper Devs community: Beeper Desktop → **Settings** → **Developers** → **Community chat** (or Matrix: [#beeper-developers:beeper.com](https://matrix.to/#/#beeper-developers:beeper.com)).

## Get Beeper

Beeper is free to use, with optional paid subscription. You can use Beeper on all your devices—your messages sync seamlessly. Our apps are available on Android, iPhone, iPad, ChromeOS, macOS, Windows and Linux.

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###### WhatsApp

###### Instagram

###### Telegram

###### Google Messages

###### Google Chat

###### Messenger

###### Signal

###### LinkedIn

###### X

###### Discord

###### Slack
