imsg

Use imsg to read and send Messages.app iMessage/SMS on macOS.

Requirements

• Messages.app signed in
• Full Disk Access for your terminal
• Automation permission to control Messages.app (for sending)

Common commands

• List chats: imsg chats --limit 10 --json
• History: imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --attachments --json
• Watch: imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments
• Send: imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "hi" --file /path/pic.jpg

Notes

• --service imessage|sms|auto controls delivery.
• Confirm recipient + message before sending.