Can I send attachments using the imsg skill?

Yes, the skill supports sending files and images as attachments using the --file flag in the send command.

Does this skill require a specific operating system?

Yes, this skill is designed specifically for macOS (Darwin) as it interfaces directly with the native Messages.app.

Can I filter messages by service type?

Yes, you can use the --service flag to specify delivery through iMessage, SMS, or allow the system to choose automatically.

What permissions are required for the skill to function?

You must grant Full Disk Access to your terminal application and provide Automation permissions to control Messages.app.

iMessage CLI

Name: iMessage CLI
Author: drshailesh88

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Manages iMessage and SMS communication directly from the terminal, enabling chat history retrieval and message sending.

The imsg skill integrates the native macOS Messages app into your Claude Code workflow, allowing you to interact with iMessage and SMS threads programmatically. It provides the capability to list recent chats, retrieve message history with JSON output, monitor incoming messages in real-time, and send both text and files. This is particularly useful for developers who need to automate notifications, bridge mobile communication with their development environment, or reference message history without leaving the terminal.

Key Features

01Support for service selection between iMessage, SMS, or Auto

02Send text messages and file attachments via iMessage or SMS

03List and search macOS chat history with JSON output support

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05Real-time message monitoring with the watch command

06Terminal-based access to Messages.app with attachment retrieval

Use Cases

01Automate system notifications or status updates via iMessage

02Retrieve and analyze past conversations for project context

03Monitor incoming messages for specific triggers or alerts during development

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add drshailesh88/krypto imsg

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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