OpenClaw · Skill
Imsg
Use imsg to read and send Messages.app iMessage/SMS on macOS.
Community Skill
Install
Start with the primary install command. Alternate entrypoints are included below for ClawHub and OpenClaw CLI users.
Primary command
openclaw install steipete/imsgClawHub installer
npx clawhub@latest install steipete/imsgOpenClaw CLI
openclaw skills install steipete/imsgWhat this skill does
Use imsg to read and send Messages.app iMessage/SMS on macOS.
Why it matters
iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, watch, and sending.
Typical use cases
Install this skill when you want a reusable OpenClaw workflow with clearer instructions than a one-off prompt.
Source instructions
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|autocontrols delivery.- Confirm recipient + message before sending.