iMessage installs statistics
By Anthropic (75 listings) · Claude Plugins · Claude Code
iMessage messaging bridge with built-in access control. Reads chat.db directly, sends via AppleScript. Manage pairing...
iMessage has 15,728 recorded installs on Claude Plugins, ranking #59 of 341 tracked listings.
About iMessage
Bridge Claude Code to iMessage on macOS. This plugin reads your local chat.db directly and sends replies through AppleScript — no external servers, no tokens, fully local. With built-in access control, you decide exactly who can reach your assistant: allowlist specific contacts by phone number or Apple ID, use code-based pairing for approval, or restrict to self-chat only. Group chats are supported with configurable mention patterns so Claude only responds when addressed.
Security is a core design principle. Access control mutations can only happen through direct terminal invocation, never from incoming messages, preventing prompt-injection attacks. File sending blocks config directory paths, pairing codes expire after one hour, and a static mode locks down access at boot for unattended operation.
How to use: After installing, grant your terminal Full Disk Access in macOS System Settings, then run /imessage:configure for guided setup. Use /imessage:access to manage who can message your assistant — for example, /imessage:access allow +15551234567 to allowlist a contact, or /imessage:access policy allowlist to set the access mode. Once configured, send yourself an iMessage to start chatting with Claude through Messages.app.
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Listing: https://claude.com/marketplace/plugins/imessage. First seen Oct 16, 2026; last successful collection Oct 19, 2026. See the methodology.