---
title: "bird whatsapp conversations"
description: "Read, assign, label and resolve WhatsApp conversations"
canonical: "https://bird.com/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations"
---

# `bird whatsapp conversations`

## Usage

```bash
bird whatsapp conversations
```

## Description

A conversation is one thread between a connected number and a contact or group. It
exists once conversations are on for the number in the dashboard. Reply with
`bird whatsapp send`.

Reads return JSON; list is paginated. Mutations take flags and/or a --body-file JSON body (flags overriding); run --example to print the body shape or --dry-run to preview the request.

## Commands

| Name                                                                        | Description                              |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| [`counts`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-counts)               | Get WhatsApp conversation counts         |
| [`get`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-get)                     | Get a WhatsApp conversation              |
| [`get-message`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-get-message)     | Get a message in a WhatsApp conversation |
| [`list`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-list)                   | List WhatsApp conversations              |
| [`list-events`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-list-events)     | List WhatsApp conversation events        |
| [`list-messages`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-list-messages) | List messages in a WhatsApp conversation |
| [`update`](/docs/cli/reference/whatsapp-conversations-update)               | Update a WhatsApp conversation           |

## Related resources

- [Should I use a Bird SDK or call the API directly?](/explained/platform/should-i-use-an-sdk-or-call-the-api-directly) (answer)
- [Build your first integration](/learn/paths/integration) (course)
- [Send your first email](/docs/get-started/send-your-first-email) (docs)

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