imsg

# imsg Use `imsg` to read and send iMessage/SMS via macOS Messages.app. ## When to Use ✅ **USE this skill when:** - User explicitly asks to send iMessage or SMS - Reading iMessage conversation history - Checking recent Messages.app chats - Sending to phone numbers or Apple IDs ## When NOT to Use ❌ **DON'T use this skill when:** - Telegram messages → use `message` tool with `channel:telegram` - Signal messages → use Signal channel if configured - WhatsApp messages → use WhatsApp channel if configured - Discord messages → use `message` tool with `channel:discord` - Slack messages → use `slack` skill - Group chat management (adding/removing members) → not supported - Bulk/mass messaging → always confirm with user first - Replying in current conversation → just reply normally (Clawdbot routes automatically) ## Requirements - macOS with Messages.app signed in - Full Disk Access for terminal - Automation permission for Messages.app (for sending) ## Common Commands ### List Chats ```bash imsg chats --limit 10 --json ``` ### View History ```bash # By chat ID imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --json # With attachments info imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --attachments --json ``` ### Watch for New Messages ```bash imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments ``` ### Send Messages ```bash # Text only imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hello!" # With attachment imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Check this out" --file /path/to/image.jpg # Specify service imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service imessage imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service sms ``` ## Service Options - `--service imessage` — Force iMessage (requires recipient has iMessage) - `--service sms` — Force SMS (green bubble) - `--service auto` — Let Messages.app decide (default) ## Safety Rules 1. **Always confirm recipient and message content** before sending 2. **Never send to unknown numbers** without explicit user approval 3. **Be careful with attachments** — confirm file path exists 4. **Rate limit yourself** — don't spam ## Example Workflow User: "Text mom that I'll be late" ```bash # 1. Find mom's chat imsg chats --limit 20 --json | jq '.[] | select(.displayName | contains("Mom"))' # 2. Confirm with user # "Found Mom at +1555123456. Send 'I'll be late' via iMessage?" # 3. Send after confirmation imsg send --to "+1555123456" --text "I'll be late" ```