iMessage Integration
AI in your native Messages app
TL;DR
macOS only. Uses the native Messages.app on your Mac to connect OpenClaw via iMessage. Your AI assistant appears as a regular iMessage contact.
Why iMessage?
Native macOS
Integrates with Messages.app on your Mac.
Apple Ecosystem
Messages sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Rich Media
Images, files, and reactions supported.
Blue Bubbles
Uses your real iMessage identity.
Notifications
Get responses via native macOS notifications.
Tapbacks
React to messages with tapbacks.
📋 Requirements
- macOS 12 or later
- OpenClaw running on the same Mac
- Full Disk Access permission for OpenClaw
- Messages.app configured with iCloud account
Configuration Example
{
"channels": {
"imessage": {
"ownerIds": ["+1234567890"],
"chatDatabase": "~/Library/Messages/chat.db"
}
}
}Ready to Start?
Set up iMessage integration on your Mac.