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MCP server for interacting with iMessage on macOS

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Overview

MCP server-imessage is a server designed to facilitate interaction with iMessage on macOS, allowing users to send and receive messages programmatically.

To use mcp-server-imessage, set up the server on your macOS device and connect to it using the provided API endpoints to send and receive messages.

  • Programmatic access to iMessage functionality - Ability to send and receive messages through a server - Integration with other applications and services
  1. Automating message sending for reminders or notifications.
  2. Integrating iMessage with other applications for enhanced communication.
  3. Developing custom messaging solutions for personal or business use.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-server-imessage in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-imessage-shirhatti"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use mcp-server-imessage on Windows?

No, mcp-server-imessage is specifically designed for macOS.

Is there a limit to the number of messages I can send?

The limits depend on iMessage's own restrictions and your network capabilities.

How do I install mcp-server-imessage?

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