Can I see messages from a specific date?

Yes, you can use the --after flag to filter results to only show messages received after a specific YYYY-MM-DD date.

Can I send messages using this skill?

Currently, this skill is optimized for searching, browsing, and retrieving message history rather than sending outgoing messages.

How do I filter messages by a specific person?

You can use the --from flag followed by a name or partial phone number, for example: messages search 'dinner' --from 'John'.

Why does the terminal require Full Disk Access?

The underlying messages CLI needs Full Disk Access permissions to securely read the encrypted iMessage database located in your macOS Library folder.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it requires access to the local Apple Messages database.

iMessage & Apple Messages Search

Name: iMessage & Apple Messages Search
Author: cardmagic

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Productivity & Workflow

Enables fuzzy searching and browsing of Apple Messages directly through Claude Code to retrieve conversation history and contact details.

This skill integrates Apple Messages into your Claude Code environment, allowing you to quickly find specific text message content, browse recent conversations, and track contact activity without leaving the terminal. By utilizing fuzzy search and advanced filtering options like sender and date range, it helps you retrieve vital information buried in your iMessage history, making it an essential tool for users who rely on the Apple ecosystem for both personal and professional communication. It provides a seamless way to reference past discussions or locate shared information without breaking your development workflow.

Key Features

010 GitHub stars

02Fuzzy search across all message content with adjustable context levels

03Filter results by sender name, phone number, or specific date ranges

04Deep context viewing to see messages immediately before and after a match

05Browse recent messages, active contacts, and conversation threads

06On-demand indexing for lightning-fast retrieval of new messages

Use Cases

01Finding specific project details or links shared via iMessage during development sessions

02Quickly checking the most recent texts to stay updated on team communications

03Recalling what a specific contact said in a group chat without manual scrolling

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cardmagic/ai-marketplace messages

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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