# iMessage MCP

> Use this tool when you need to access and query local macOS Messages databases, solving problems related to data retrieval and analysis of chats, messages, and attachments. It provides read-only access to message metadata, enabling users to extract specific information without modifying the original data. Ideal for use cases requiring data inspection, auditing, or integration with other tools and systems.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/4ndylg-imessage-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/4ndylg-imessage-mcp

## Description

Read-only MCP server for local macOS Messages database, enabling querying of chats, messages, attachments, and metadata.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** database
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/j36145kwcl)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/4ndylg/iMessage-MCP>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "4ndylg-imessage-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/4ndylg-imessage-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/4ndylg-imessage-mcp/pull`

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