iMessage
AI meets the Apple ecosystem
For those deep in the Apple ecosystem, iMessage integration means your AI assistant is as close as your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. No third-party apps needed - just the Messages app you already use.
Features
Native experience
Messages appear just like texts from a friend. Blue bubbles and all.
Cross-device sync
Works on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch through iCloud sync.
Tapbacks and reactions
React to messages with tapbacks like you would with any iMessage.
Rich media
Send and receive images, files, and voice messages.
Use Cases
Personal assistant
Quick questions and tasks from any Apple device.
Hands-free access
Use Siri to send messages to your AI assistant.
Seamless context
Your assistant conversations live alongside all your other messages.
Setup Guide
Requirements
- ✓Mac running macOS (required for the bridge)
- ✓iMessage enabled and signed in
- ✓Phone number or iCloud email for the assistant
- ✓Clawdbot running on the same Mac
Set up a dedicated Apple ID
Create or use an Apple ID for your assistant. This will be the 'sender' of AI responses.
Enable Messages on Mac
Sign into Messages with the assistant's Apple ID on your Mac.
Install the iMessage bridge
Clawdbot uses a local bridge to interact with Messages. This runs alongside the main process.
Configure permissions
Grant Clawdbot access to read/write Messages through macOS security settings.
Test the connection
Send a message from your personal Apple ID to the assistant's Apple ID.
Limitations
- ⚠️Requires a Mac that's always on
- ⚠️Setup is more complex than other channels
- ⚠️Apple ID needed for the assistant's number
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my Mac need to stay on?
Yes, the Mac running Clawdbot needs to be on and logged in for iMessage to work.
Can I use my own phone number?
We recommend a separate Apple ID to keep assistant messages separate. You can use a virtual number or secondary device.
Does it work with SMS too?
If you have SMS forwarding enabled on your Mac, it can handle SMS as well as iMessage.
Is this against Apple's terms?
Clawdbot uses approved macOS APIs to interact with Messages. It's a local automation, not a third-party service.