Can I read message history with this skill?

Yes. While the standard Messages API is write-only, this skill provides SQL queries to read history directly from the local chat.db database.

Does it support sending attachments like images or PDFs?

Yes. Because the native JXA/AppleScript API for Messages is unstable for attachments, this skill utilizes a UI scripting fallback via the system clipboard.

Can I build an automated message bot?

Yes, the skill includes implementation patterns for using launchd to poll the message database for changes, allowing you to create reactive bots on macOS.

Does this work for both iMessage and SMS?

Yes, the skill includes logic to resolve specific service types (iMessage or SMS) before targeting a recipient handle.

What permissions are required for Messages automation?

You will need Automation and Accessibility permissions for sending messages, and Full Disk Access is required if you intend to read the chat.db history database.

macOS Messages Automation

Name: macOS Messages Automation
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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生产力与工作流

Automates iMessage and SMS on macOS using JXA, AppleScript, and direct database access for sending and message history.

This skill provides a comprehensive toolkit for programmatic control over the macOS Messages app. It enables developers to send automated iMessages or SMS via JavaScript for Automation (JXA), resolve contact handles reliably, and overcome native API limitations through UI scripting for attachments. Because the modern Messages API is effectively write-only, this skill provides specialized SQL patterns to read message history directly from the local chat.db database, enabling advanced forensics and the creation of custom polling-based messaging bots using launchd.

主要功能

01Reliable service-to-buddy resolution for iMessage and SMS transport

02Defensive JXA scripting for sending messages with robust error handling

03UI scripting fallbacks for automated file attachments via clipboard

043 GitHub stars

05SQLite integration for reading local message history from chat.db

06Launchd polling patterns for creating reactive messaging bots

使用场景

01Building custom macOS-based SMS auto-responders or gateways

02Sending automated system notifications or alerts via iMessage to specific contacts

03Extracting and analyzing historical message data for personal logging or forensics

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-messages

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

主要功能

01Reliable service-to-buddy resolution for iMessage and SMS transport

02Defensive JXA scripting for sending messages with robust error handling

03UI scripting fallbacks for automated file attachments via clipboard

043 GitHub stars

05SQLite integration for reading local message history from chat.db

06Launchd polling patterns for creating reactive messaging bots

使用场景

01Building custom macOS-based SMS auto-responders or gateways

02Sending automated system notifications or alerts via iMessage to specific contacts

03Extracting and analyzing historical message data for personal logging or forensics

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-messages

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT