Can I send images and files with this skill?

Absolutely. Use the send command with the --file flag to transmit images, documents, or other attachments via iMessage.

Does this skill require special macOS permissions?

Yes, you must grant Full Disk Access to your terminal and enable Automation permissions to allow the tool to control the Messages app.

How does the skill handle different message types?

The tool supports a --service flag allowing you to choose between 'imessage', 'sms', or 'auto' for delivery.

Is this compatible with Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is designed specifically for macOS (Darwin) as it relies on the native Apple Messages application.

iMessage & SMS Control

Name: iMessage & SMS Control
Author: HarleyCoops

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Integrates iMessage and SMS capabilities into the command line to manage chats, view history, and send media via the macOS Messages app.

The imsg skill empowers Claude to interact directly with the macOS Messages application using the imsg CLI utility. It allows users to list recent conversations, retrieve detailed message history with attachments, and send both text and files to contacts without leaving the terminal environment. This integration is ideal for developers looking to automate communication workflows, archive technical discussions, or receive real-time notifications from active message threads during development cycles.

Key Features

01Send text messages and file attachments to specific recipients

02List and search recent iMessage and SMS chat threads

03Retrieve comprehensive message history including JSON exports

04Support for service-specific delivery via iMessage or SMS

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06Real-time monitoring of specific chats for incoming messages

Use Cases

01Searching message history for shared links, code snippets, or configuration details

02Automating deployment notifications or status updates to project stakeholders

03Monitoring a support thread for incoming user feedback while debugging in the terminal

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add harleycoops/clawdbot imsg

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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