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
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--service imessage|sms|autocontrols delivery. - •Confirm recipient + message before sending.