| name | imsg |
|---|---|
| description | iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch, and sending. |
| homepage | https://imsg.to |
| metadata | {"clawdbot": {"emoji": "📨", "os": ["darwin"], "requires": {"bins": ["imsg"]}, "install": [{"id": "brew", "kind": "brew", "formula": "steipete/tap/imsg", "bins": ["imsg"], "label": "Install imsg (brew)"}]}} |
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.