# Imsg

> iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch, and sending.

- Skill: `thinkfleetai/imsg` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add thinkfleetai/imsg`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/thinkfleetai/imsg/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: thinkfleetai (https://skillmd.com/u/thinkfleetai)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/thinkfleetai/imsg

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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.