iMessage Integration

AI in your native Messages app

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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?

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Native macOS

Integrates with Messages.app on your Mac.

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Apple Ecosystem

Messages sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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Rich Media

Images, files, and reactions supported.

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Blue Bubbles

Uses your real iMessage identity.

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Notifications

Get responses via native macOS notifications.

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Tapbacks

React to messages with tapbacks.

๐Ÿ“‹ 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.