| name | imsg |
| description | iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch, and sending. |
| homepage | https://imsg.to |
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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.