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* feat(skills): add 'Use when / Don't use when' blocks to skill descriptions Based on OpenAI's Shell + Skills + Compaction best practices article. Key changes: - Added clear routing logic to skill descriptions - Added negative examples to prevent misfires - Added templates/examples to github skill - Included Blake's specific setup notes for openhue Skills updated: - apple-reminders: Clarify vs Clawdbot cron - github: Clarify vs local git operations - imsg: Clarify vs other messaging channels - openhue: Add device inventory, room layout - tmux: Clarify vs exec tool - weather: Add location defaults, format codes Reference: https://developers.openai.com/blog/skills-shell-tips * fix(skills): restore metadata and generic CLI examples --------- Co-authored-by: Peter Steinberger <steipete@gmail.com>
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| imsg | iMessage/SMS CLI for listing chats, history, and sending messages via Messages.app. | https://imsg.to |
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imsg
Use imsg to read and send iMessage/SMS via macOS Messages.app.
When to Use
✅ USE this skill when:
- User explicitly asks to send iMessage or SMS
- Reading iMessage conversation history
- Checking recent Messages.app chats
- Sending to phone numbers or Apple IDs
When NOT to Use
❌ DON'T use this skill when:
- Telegram messages → use
messagetool withchannel:telegram - Signal messages → use Signal channel if configured
- WhatsApp messages → use WhatsApp channel if configured
- Discord messages → use
messagetool withchannel:discord - Slack messages → use
slackskill - Group chat management (adding/removing members) → not supported
- Bulk/mass messaging → always confirm with user first
- Replying in current conversation → just reply normally (Clawdbot routes automatically)
Requirements
- macOS with Messages.app signed in
- Full Disk Access for terminal
- Automation permission for Messages.app (for sending)
Common Commands
List Chats
imsg chats --limit 10 --json
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
Watch for New Messages
imsg watch --chat-id 1 --attachments
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
# Specify service
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service imessage
imsg send --to "+14155551212" --text "Hi" --service sms
Service Options
--service imessage— Force iMessage (requires recipient has iMessage)--service sms— Force SMS (green bubble)--service auto— Let Messages.app decide (default)
Safety Rules
- Always confirm recipient and message content before sending
- Never send to unknown numbers without explicit user approval
- Be careful with attachments — confirm file path exists
- Rate limit yourself — don't spam
Example Workflow
User: "Text mom that I'll be late"
# 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"