- name
- imessage
- description
- Send iMessages via macOS Messages app using AppleScript. Use when user wants to send a text message/SMS to a phone number. Supports Chinese and English messages. Phone numbers should include +1 prefix for US numbers.
iMessage Skill
Send iMessages using macOS Messages app via AppleScript.
Usage
When user asks to send a message to a phone number:
- Extract the phone number and message from user's request
- Format phone number with +1 prefix for US numbers (e.g., 8888888888 -> +18888888888)
- Use AppleScript to send the message
AppleScript Command
osascript << 'EOF'
tell application "Messages"
activate
send "MESSAGE_TEXT" to buddy "+1PHONE_NUMBER"
end tell
EOFExamples
Send English message:
- User: "send message to 8888888888, say hello"
- Command:
send "hello" to buddy "+18888888888"
Send Chinese message:
- User: "send to 8888888888 你好"
- Command:
send "你好" to buddy "+18888888888"
Notes
- The Messages app must be logged into iMessage/FaceTime
- If AppleScript fails, macOS may need Accessibility permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
- Works with any text content (English, Chinese, emoji, etc.)