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Skill metadata

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Reference: full SKILL.md

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iMessage

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Prerequisites

• macOS with Messages.app signed in
• Install: brew install steipete/tap/imsg
• Grant Full Disk Access for terminal (System Settings → Privacy → Full Disk Access)
• Grant Automation permission for Messages.app when prompted

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When to Use

• User asks to send an iMessage or text message
• Reading iMessage conversation history
• Checking recent Messages.app chats
• Sending to phone numbers or Apple IDs

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When NOT to Use

• Telegram/Discord/Slack/WhatsApp messages → use the appropriate gateway channel
• Group chat management (adding/removing members) → not supported
• Bulk/mass messaging → always confirm with user first

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Quick Reference

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List Chats

imsg chats --limit 10 --json

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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

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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

# Force iMessage or SMS
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service imessage
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service sms

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Watch for New Messages

imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments

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Service Options

• --service imessage — Force iMessage (requires recipient has iMessage)
• --service sms — Force SMS (green bubble)
• --service auto — Let Messages.app decide (default)

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Rules

1. Always confirm recipient and message content before sending
2. Never send to unknown numbers without explicit user approval
3. Verify file paths exist before attaching
4. Don’t spam — rate-limit yourself

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Example Workflow

# 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"