What gets auto-logged
- Sender phone numbers
- Timestamps
- Direction (sent vs received)
Setup (5 minutes)
- Open WhatsApp Web — Sign in on your laptop.
- Export chats — Per conversation → Export. Vellaci's helper script (in your dashboard) bulks this.
- Upload the export — Drop the file into Vellaci → Imports. Processed locally in 1-2 minutes.
- Schedule weekly refresh — Reminder lands on your phone every Sunday at 18:00 to re-export.
Privacy
WhatsApp doesn't expose a programmatic API for personal use. Vellaci accepts a weekly chat export — runs entirely on-device, only metadata syncs.
What this unlocks
- WhatsApp becomes part of your relationship timeline.
- Last-touch tracking for the chat app billions of relationships actually live in.
WhatsApp support across personal CRMs
| Tool | WhatsApp support |
|---|---|
| Vellaci | Full |
| Dex | No |
| Monica | No |
| Clay | No |
| Cloze | No |
| Notion CRM | No |
FAQ
Is the WhatsApp integration safe?
WhatsApp doesn't expose a programmatic API for personal use. Vellaci accepts a weekly chat export — runs entirely on-device, only metadata syncs.
What gets logged?
Sender phone numbers; Timestamps; Direction (sent vs received).
How long does setup take?
Around 5 minutes start to finish.
Can I use Vellaci without WhatsApp?
Yes. Every integration is optional. Most users connect 2-3 of: Gmail, Google Calendar, iMessage, LinkedIn.