Does this require a separate installation?

Yes, this skill requires the 'imsg' binary, which can be installed via Homebrew using 'steipete/tap/imsg'.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it integrates directly with the native Apple Messages.app.

Is it possible to see my SMS history?

Yes, as long as your iPhone is configured for Text Message Forwarding to your Mac, imsg can access both iMessage and SMS history.

Can I send attachments using this skill?

Yes, you can send files such as images or documents alongside text using the --file parameter in the send command.

What permissions are required to use imsg?

You must grant your terminal Full Disk Access and Automation permissions to control the Messages.app for the skill to function correctly.

iMessage & SMS Integration

Name: iMessage & SMS Integration
Author: clawdbot

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Manages iMessage and SMS communication directly from the terminal to streamline messaging workflows on macOS.

About

This skill integrates the imsg CLI with Claude, allowing users to interact with their macOS Messages.app programmatically. It provides the ability to list active chats, retrieve message history with attachments, monitor incoming messages in real-time, and send outgoing texts or files via iMessage and SMS. It is particularly useful for developers and power users who want to manage their communications, access 2FA codes, or send quick updates without switching contexts from their terminal-based coding environment.

Key Features

Send text messages and files to contacts via iMessage or SMS
1,921 GitHub stars
Control delivery services with explicit imessage, sms, or auto modes
Real-time monitoring of incoming messages using the watch command
Retrieve detailed message history including attachments in JSON format
List and search through recent iMessage and SMS chat threads

Use Cases

Retrieving two-factor authentication (2FA) codes sent via SMS without leaving the terminal
Automating status updates or file sharing to team members through iMessage
Searching conversation history for specific project details or links shared via text

About

Key Features

Send text messages and files to contacts via iMessage or SMS
1,921 GitHub stars
Control delivery services with explicit imessage, sms, or auto modes
Real-time monitoring of incoming messages using the watch command
Retrieve detailed message history including attachments in JSON format
List and search through recent iMessage and SMS chat threads

Use Cases

Retrieving two-factor authentication (2FA) codes sent via SMS without leaving the terminal
Automating status updates or file sharing to team members through iMessage
Searching conversation history for specific project details or links shared via text