anthropics/imessage
claude-codeOfficial# iMessage Connect iMessage to your Claude Code assistant. Reads `~/Library/Messages/chat.db` directly for history, search, and new-message detection; sends via AppleScript to Messages.app. No external server, no background process to keep alive. MacOS only. ## Quick setup > Default: text yourself. Other senders are dropped silently (no auto-reply) until you allowlist them. See [ACCESS.md](./ACCESS.md) for groups and multi-user setups. **1. Grant Full Disk Access.** `chat.db` is protected b
Our Verdict
iMessage bridge for Claude Code assistant on MacOS. Reads chat.db directly for history, search, new messages; sends via AppleScript. Ideal for developers integrating local messaging with AI: no external server or background process required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does anthropics/imessage require a server or background process?
No, it operates without an external server or background process to keep alive. It reads ~/Library/Messages/chat.db directly for history, search, and new-message detection, and sends via AppleScript to Messages.app on MacOS.
What is imessage?
# iMessage Connect iMessage to your Claude Code assistant. Reads `~/Library/Messages/chat.db` directly for history, search, and new-message detection; sends via AppleScript to Messages.app. No external server, no background process to keep alive. MacOS only. ## Quick setup > Default: text yourself. Other senders are dropped silently (no auto-reply) until you allowlist them. See [ACCESS.md](./ACCESS.md) for groups and multi-user setups. **1. Grant Full Disk Access.** `chat.db` is protected b
How do I install imessage?
Visit the GitHub repository at https://github.com/anthropics/claude-plugins-official/tree/main/external_plugins/imessage for installation instructions.
What license does imessage use?
imessage uses the Proprietary license.
What are alternatives to imessage?
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Open source: source code publicly visible
Anyone can inspect exactly what this repo does on GitHub before using it. Proprietary licensed.
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Install in Claude Code:
/install imessage