imsg
About
imsg is a CLI tool for macOS that lets you programmatically interact with iMessage/SMS via the Messages.app. It enables developers to list chats, view message history, watch conversations in real-time, and send messages or attachments. Use this skill to automate messaging tasks or integrate iMessage/SMS functionality into your development workflows.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommended/plugin add https://github.com/steipete/clawdisgit clone https://github.com/steipete/clawdis.git ~/.claude/skills/imsgCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
imsg
Use imsg to read and send Messages.app iMessage/SMS on macOS.
Requirements
- Messages.app signed in
- Full Disk Access for your terminal
- Automation permission to control Messages.app (for sending)
Common commands
- List chats:
imsg chats --limit 10 --json - History:
imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --attachments --json - Watch:
imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments - Send:
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "hi" --file /path/pic.jpg
Notes
--service imessage|sms|autocontrols delivery.- Confirm recipient + message before sending.
GitHub Repository
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