AI Agent for Mac Messages MCP
Integrate and automate your macOS Messages app with Mac Messages MCP—a Python bridge that empowers you to send, read, and search messages seamlessly across iMessage and SMS/RCS. Enjoy universal compatibility, smart fallback, and powerful filtering from your desktop tools, enabling streamlined communication workflows and efficient message management.
Universal Message Delivery & Smart Automation
Mac Messages MCP streamlines your messaging by automatically choosing the best delivery method—iMessage for Apple devices or SMS/RCS for others. Enjoy seamless automation for individual and group conversations, ensuring every message reaches the right platform without manual intervention.
- Universal Message Sending.
- Automatically selects iMessage or SMS/RCS based on recipient availability for frictionless communication.
- Smart Fallback.
- Seamlessly switches to SMS if iMessage is unavailable, ensuring messages reach all contacts.
- Automated Group Delivery.
- Handles mixed group chats by optimizing delivery per recipient, simplifying multi-platform communication.
- Python Integration.
- Integrate with Python scripts and tools for fully automated workflows and custom messaging solutions.
Cross-Platform Messaging & Advanced Filtering
Empower your workflow with cross-platform compatibility—reach iPhone, Android, and Mac users effortlessly. Advanced filtering and search features enable you to find, organize, and interact with messages using powerful, fuzzy search and contact-based filtering.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility.
- Send and receive messages to iPhone, Mac, and Android users without manual switching.
- Fuzzy Search.
- Quickly find important messages with intelligent, fuzzy content matching.
- Contact Filtering.
- Easily filter messages by contact or phone number for streamlined inbox management.
Secure, Extensible, and Command-Line Ready
Mac Messages MCP provides robust security and privacy for your message data, with full disk access controls and transparent operation. Flexible installation options, command-line tools, and Python API support make it simple to integrate into your automation stack.
- Full Disk Access Security.
- Securely connects to your Messages database with explicit permissions for privacy and control.
- Command-Line & API Integration.
- Use as a CLI tool or Python module for flexible, scriptable message management.
MCP INTEGRATION
Available Mac Messages MCP Integration Tools
The following tools are available as part of the Mac Messages MCP integration:
- get_recent_messages
Retrieve recent messages from the macOS Messages app with flexible time filtering.
- send_message
Send messages via iMessage or SMS/RCS automatically based on recipient availability.
- check_imessage_availability
Check if a recipient is available on iMessage before sending a message.
Supercharge macOS Messaging with Python
Effortlessly send, read, and manage iMessage and SMS/RCS on your Mac using the Mac Messages MCP Python bridge. Automate and integrate your chats across platforms with ease.
What is Mac Messages MCP
Mac Messages MCP is an open-source Python server that acts as a bridge between AI agents, bots, or external applications and the native macOS Messages app. Developed by Carter LaSalle, this server leverages the Multiple Context Protocol (MCP) to enable programmatic access to iMessage and SMS conversations on a Mac. With Mac Messages MCP, users can send, receive, and manage messages across different platforms, including iMessage and SMS, from a centralized interface. It is particularly useful for automation, AI integration, and building advanced messaging workflows without manual intervention.
Capabilities
What we can do with Mac Messages MCP
Mac Messages MCP enables programmatic access to the macOS Messages app, allowing users to automate and streamline communication tasks. It supports both reading and sending messages, filtering by contact or conversation, and integrates seamlessly with other AI-driven processes or bots.
- Send and receive messages
- Automate sending and receiving iMessages and SMS from your Mac.
- Filter conversations
- Retrieve and filter messages by specific contacts or conversations.
- Message management
- Programmatically manage message threads, including archiving and searching.
- AI and bot integration
- Enable AI agents or bots to interact with users via iMessage or SMS.
- Cross-platform communication
- Seamlessly handle messaging across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices through a single protocol.
How AI agents can benefit from Mac Messages MCP
AI agents can leverage Mac Messages MCP to automate user interactions, provide real-time support, and execute messaging workflows without human intervention. By connecting directly to the macOS Messages app, agents gain reliable access to a user's iMessage and SMS communications, enabling advanced use cases such as reminders, alerts, and conversational AI experiences.