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---
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name: imessage
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description: Send and receive iMessages/SMS via the imsg CLI on macOS.
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version: 1.0.0
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author: Hermes Agent
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license: MIT
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platforms: [macos]
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metadata:
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hermes:
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tags: [iMessage, SMS, messaging, macOS, Apple]
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prerequisites:
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commands: [imsg]
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---
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# iMessage
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Use `imsg` to read and send iMessage/SMS via macOS Messages.app.
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## Prerequisites
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- **macOS** with Messages.app signed in
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- Install: `brew install steipete/tap/imsg`
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- Grant Full Disk Access for terminal (System Settings → Privacy → Full Disk Access)
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- Grant Automation permission for Messages.app when prompted
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## When to Use
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- User asks to send an iMessage or text message
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- Reading iMessage conversation history
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- Checking recent Messages.app chats
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- Sending to phone numbers or Apple IDs
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## When NOT to Use
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- Telegram/Discord/Slack/WhatsApp messages → use the appropriate gateway channel
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- Group chat management (adding/removing members) → not supported
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- Bulk/mass messaging → always confirm with user first
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## Quick Reference
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### List Chats
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```bash
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imsg chats --limit 10 --json
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```
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### View History
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```bash
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# By chat ID
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imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --json
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# With attachments info
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imsg history --chat-id 1 --limit 20 --attachments --json
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```
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### Send Messages
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```bash
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# Text only
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imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hello!"
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# With attachment
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imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Check this out" --file /path/to/image.jpg
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# Force iMessage or SMS
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imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service imessage
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imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service sms
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```
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### Watch for New Messages
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```bash
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imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments
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```
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## Service Options
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- `--service imessage` — Force iMessage (requires recipient has iMessage)
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- `--service sms` — Force SMS (green bubble)
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- `--service auto` — Let Messages.app decide (default)
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## Rules
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1. **Always confirm recipient and message content** before sending
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2. **Never send to unknown numbers** without explicit user approval
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3. **Verify file paths** exist before attaching
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4. **Don't spam** — rate-limit yourself
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## Example Workflow
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User: "Text mom that I'll be late"
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```bash
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# 1. Find mom's chat
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imsg chats --limit 20 --json | jq '.[] | select(.displayName | contains("Mom"))'
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# 2. Confirm with user: "Found Mom at +1555123456. Send 'I'll be late' via iMessage?"
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# 3. Send after confirmation
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imsg send --to "+1555123456" --text "I'll be late"
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```
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