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imsg

iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch.

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Installation

npx clawhub@latest install imsg

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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|auto controls delivery.

  • Confirm recipient + message before sending.