Imsg

iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch, and sending. Use when this capability is needed.

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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.

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