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Open source access control layer that lets AI tools read and write only chosen WhatsApp chats and PostgreSQL tables.

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Automata: data, price, alternatives
At a glancechecked Oct 28, 2026

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Use

For
People wanting AI assistants to access WhatsApp, Telegram or PostgreSQL data under strict per-chat and per-table permissions
Price
Open sourcepricing page, read Oct 29, 2026
Activity
Actively maintainedsite updated 7 days ago
Company
Operational Intelligence Inc. · Domain since 2022privacy policy · domain registered
How it runs
Self-hosted
Used for
  • let Claude read approved WhatsApp client chats for analysis
  • query only approved PostgreSQL tables without exposing payroll data
  • search and send messages in scoped Telegram conversations
read off getautomata.app on Oct 29, 2026
Worth knowingcomputed from what we read · each with its source
  • On the web since 2022, older than 81% of its shelfINITE Atlas
  • Has an MCP server (1 in the registry)public registry →
Pricingpricing page, read Oct 29, 2026

Open source

Your datawhat they publish, each line with its page · read Oct 29, 2026

These are Automata's own statements, read from its pages. We did not audit them. A line that is missing was not found on the pages we read; it does not mean the practice is absent.

How a program reaches itfound, not claimed · read Oct 29, 2026
  • MCP serverapp.getautomata/automataverified in the MCP registry
  • Stateanswers, requires sign-inchecked 2026-10-29
  • Address to connectmcp.getautomata.app/mcp
  • MCP docsgetautomata.app/whatsapp-mcpthe vendor's page ↗

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  • What is Automata?

    Open source access control layer that lets AI tools read and write only chosen WhatsApp chats and PostgreSQL tables. It is listed in the Atlas under Security and made by Operational Intelligence Inc.

  • Who is Automata for?

    People wanting AI assistants to access WhatsApp, Telegram or PostgreSQL data under strict per-chat and per-table permissions

  • How much does Automata cost?

    Automata is open source, per its pricing page on 2026-10-29.

  • Is Automata free?

    Yes: Automata is free, per its pricing page on 2026-10-29.

  • Is Automata still maintained?

    Actively maintained: site updated 7 days ago.

  • Who owns Automata?

    Automata is run by Operational Intelligence Inc., per its privacy policy (2026-10-29).

  • How do I cancel Automata?

    In its own words (terms of service, 2026-10-29): “You can cancel your subscription at any time from the Billing page, which opens our payment provider s customer portal.”

  • What are alternatives to Automata?

    In Security, by use: Cloudflare, Brave, Lumo by Proton, LayerOps, ShareWatch.

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