openxjarvis/imsg
skills/imsg/SKILL.md
iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, and sending messages via Messages.app.
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add openxjarvis/openclaw-python imsgInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- imsg
- description:
- iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, and sending messages via Messages.app.
- homepage:
- https://imsg.to
- "emoji":
- 📨",
- "os":
- ["darwin"],
- "requires":
- { "bins": ["imsg"] },
- "id":
- brew",
- "kind":
- brew",
- "formula":
- steipete/tap/imsg",
- "bins":
- ["imsg"],
- "label":
- Install imsg (brew)",
imsg
Use imsg to read and send iMessage/SMS via macOS Messages.app.
When to Use
✅ USE this skill when:
- User explicitly asks to send iMessage or SMS
- Reading iMessage conversation history
- Checking recent Messages.app chats
- Sending to phone numbers or Apple IDs
When NOT to Use
❌ DON'T use this skill when:
- Telegram messages → use
messagetool withchannel:telegram - Signal messages → use Signal channel if configured
- WhatsApp messages → use WhatsApp channel if configured
- Discord messages → use
messagetool withchannel:discord - Slack messages → use
slackskill - Group chat management (adding/removing members) → not supported
- Bulk/mass messaging → always confirm with user first
- Replying in current conversation → just reply normally (Clawdbot routes automatically)
Requirements
- macOS with Messages.app signed in
- Full Disk Access for terminal
- Automation permission for Messages.app (for sending)
Common Commands
List Chats
imsg chats --limit 10 --json
View History
# By chat ID
imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --json
# With attachments info
imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --attachments --json
Watch for New Messages
imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments
Send Messages
# Text only
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hello!"
# With attachment
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Check this out" --file /path/to/image.jpg
# Specify service
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service imessage
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service sms
Service Options
--service imessage— Force iMessage (requires recipient has iMessage)--service sms— Force SMS (green bubble)--service auto— Let Messages.app decide (default)
Safety Rules
- Always confirm recipient and message content before sending
- Never send to unknown numbers without explicit user approval
- Be careful with attachments — confirm file path exists
- Rate limit yourself — don't spam
Example Workflow
User: "Text mom that I'll be late"
# 1. Find mom's chat
imsg chats --limit 20 --json | jq '.[] | select(.displayName | contains("Mom"))'
# 2. Confirm with user
# "Found Mom at +1555123456. Send 'I'll be late' via iMessage?"
# 3. Send after confirmation
imsg send --to "+1555123456" --text "I'll be late"
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