3 Mind-Blowing MCP Hacks: WhatsApp Manager, Reddit Content Curator & Smart Study Planner 🚀

EDITOR’S NOTE

Dear Future-Proof Humans,

Last time, we explored how Claude can work with files on your desktop and search the web in real-time. This week, let’s crank it up a notch.

I've been testing these new connections, watching Claude:

✔️ Search for top MCP courses across the internet, build a personalized learning path, and sync deadlines directly to my Google Tasks

✔️ Pull the hottest content from my subreddits, rank by engagement metrics, and transform trends into ready-to-post LinkedIn ideas

✔️ Scan my WhatsApp groups, extract key points from unread messages, and identify tasks assigned to me—all without opening the app

In this edition of Nanobits, we will go over:

⚡️ Step-by-step tutorials for each workflow
🔗 How to set up these connections yourself
⚠️ Current limitations and what to expect next

Let's make your AI work harder.

ARE YOU NEW TO MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL?

Think of MCP as a universal translator—it lets AI like Claude actually interact with your apps and data (no more copy-paste purgatory).

Catch up fast: Here’s last week’s MCP explainer breaking down how it works, why it matters, and where it’s headed.

You can reach out to us if you get stuck.

MCP IN ACTION: WHAT MORE CAN YOU DO WITH CLAUDE?

What if your AI assistant could...

1️⃣ Find the perfect MCP course online, create a study plan matching your schedule, and automatically add it to your Google Tasks

2️⃣ Monitor your favorite subreddits, analyze the most popular posts, and generate LinkedIn content ideas based on trending topics

3️⃣ Connect to WhatsApp, summarize unread group messages, and track action items without opening the app

...and much more.

No technical barriers. No programming needed. Just AI that finally connects thinking with action.

As before, we will work with Claude Desktop as our MCP host for this newsletter.

Things you need before getting started:

1. Claude Desktop

2. Config file: claude_desktop_config.json

3. Text Editor [I have used Sublime]

4. Node JS [nodejs.org]

5. System Terminal

6. Various directories that provide lists of MCP servers

7. Server-specific API keys

If these things feel alien to you, you can refresh your memory with our last newsletter or reply to this email. We are also available on LinkedIn.

Tasks with Google Tasks MCP Server

I asked Claude for the best online course for understanding the Model Context Protocol. Based on my availability and interests, I requested Claude to create a flexible study plan and add the scheduled tasks to my calendar, including specific dates and time commitments for each module.

Step 1: Connect the Google Tasks MCP server to Claude.

For this task, we need a Google Task MCP server, which can be found on Composio. 

• Click on the Claude tab since our MCP client is the Claude Desktop app.

• Click on generate and copy the command to run it on your terminal. 

• Now, restart your Claude Desktop app for the effects to take place. 

• In a new chat, ask Claude if the connection is active. 

Prompt: Are we connected to Google Tasks MCP server?

• For the first time, you will be asked to complete the authorization process.

• Once you have completed the authorization, you can start giving commands to Claude.

Here’s the prompt that I used: 

What's the top online course for completely understanding the MCP [model context protocol]? It should be comprehensive and include hands-on exercises.

Once you have figured out the top course, create a Google task list for me with dates to complete the course.

I am a beginner to MCPs and have only 5 hours a week (1 hour per day) to dedicate to this course.

Also, please share the link to the Udemy course.

Here is the final result: 

Here’s a take-home exercise: Ask Claude to create a Product Hunt launch plan and add the to-dos to a Google Task list. 

Now, let’s move to the next task.

Tasks with the Reddit MCP Server

A few weeks ago, we created a Make.com automation that scraped subreddits for top posts and sent an email with topic ideas for thought leadership posts on LinkedIn.

You can do the same thing with Claude and the Reddit MCP server in less than 5 minutes!

Let’s see how:

• For this task, we need a Reddit MCP server, which we can find on Composio.

• Click on the Claude tab since our MCP client is the Claude Desktop app.

• Click on generate and copy the command to run it on your terminal. 

• Now, restart your Claude Desktop app for the effects to take place. 

• In a new chat, ask Claude if the connection is active using the same prompt we used to check the Google Tasks connection before. 

• For the first time, you will be asked to complete the authorization process.

• Once you have completed the authorization, you can start giving commands to Claude.

Tasks with the WhatsApp MCP Server

Being a part of many WhatsApp groups is both a boon and a curse. We've all been there—buried in multiple WhatsApp groups, scrolling through hundreds of messages to find that one important update or task meant for us. It's information overload at its worst.

Periskope's WhatsApp MCP server completely changes this. It connects your personal WhatsApp account directly to AI assistants like Claude without the cost or limits of the official WhatsApp API.

What This Means For You

With Claude connected to your WhatsApp:

• Get quick summaries of unread messages while you were away

• Find all tasks assigned to you across multiple groups

• Draft and send replies based on conversation context

• Set up automated responses for common questions

The best part? It works with your regular WhatsApp number, takes minutes to set up, and keeps your data private and secure on your own device.

For Businesses and Teams

The benefits multiply when applied to business settings:

• Automate customer questions about orders, appointments, and products

• Free up staff time by handling routine inquiries automatically

• Connect WhatsApp conversations directly to your CRM and other tools

• Provide faster, more consistent responses at any hour

Small teams can now offer big-company service levels without hiring more support staff. Messages get handled immediately, customers stay happy, and your team focuses on what humans do best.

All this happens right inside WhatsApp—no new apps to download, no learning curve for your customers.

Let’s see how:

• For this task, we require a Periskope account (which can only be created through a business email address) and a WhatsApp MCP server.

• You can follow the steps outlined in this document to set up this connection.

• OR, create an API key on Periskope.

• Then head to the terminal and type: npm install -g @periskope/whatsapp-mcp This will install the MCP package on your system.

• Then, head to the Claude Desktop settings and, in developer mode, click to edit the config file in any text editor. I use Sublime.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "periskope-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@periskope/whatsapp-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "PERISKOPE_API_KEY": "your_periskope_api_key_here",
        "PERISKOPE_PHONE_ID": "your_periskope_phone_id_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your API key and phone ID will appear on the Periskope console [as shown below]:

• Once you have saved the config file, close and restart the Claude Desktop app. You will then see that various WhatsApp-based actions have been added to the MCP tools available.

I conducted two tasks with this server:

1. I asked Claude to summarize my unread conversations from a WhatsApp group and give me a lowdown on what I missed.

Here’s the prompt I used: Hi, can you summarize the unread conversations in the WhatsApp group [insert name]?

2. Next, I asked Claude to forward conversations from one contact to another.

End Note

That's where we stop for this week.

MCPs are changing how we work with AI, from passive question-answering to active help across our digital lives. Whether you're looking for the perfect course, staying on top of social trends, or managing WhatsApp overload, these connections put AI to work on tasks that actually matter.

Next week, we'll explore more practical setups you can build in minutes. Until then, try one of these workflows and see what happens when Claude can do more than just chat.

Start small with one connection. If you get stuck, just reply to this email—I'll walk you through it.

Which MCP setup interests you most? Let me know what you'd automate next.