iMessage

Communication

Send and read iMessages directly from conversation

• Send texts and file attachments
• Watch for new messages in real-time
• Search across all conversations

What You Can Do

• List recent chats - View all conversations with contact info and last message
• View history - Full conversation threads with timestamps and attachments
• Watch for messages - Real-time monitoring for new incoming messages
• Send messages - Text via iMessage or SMS to phone numbers or Apple IDs
• Send attachments - Include files (images, docs, videos) with messages
• Force service - Choose iMessage, SMS, or auto-detect explicitly
• Search - Find messages across conversations

Try Asking

• "Show my recent iMessage conversations"
• "View my chat history with Mom"
• "Send 'Running late!' to +14155551212"
• "Watch for new messages in real-time"
• "Send photo.jpg to Sarah with caption"
• "Search for messages about 'dinner plans'"

Pro Tips

• macOS only - requires Full Disk Access and Automation permissions
• Force SMS (--service sms) when iMessage isn't available for a contact
• Watch mode updates live without manual refreshing
• Always confirm recipient and message before sending
• Attachment support includes images, documents, audio, and video

Plans

More Communication Skills

• Email (IMAP) - Read, compose, and manage email from any provider
• Discord - Send messages, polls, and reactions in Discord
• Slack - Send messages and manage channels hands-free
• WhatsApp - Send WhatsApp messages and files to anyone
• Voice Calls - Make and manage voice calls programmatically
• BlueBubbles - Full iMessage control with effects and reactions

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