Can Claude connect to iMessage?
Updated October 18, 2026 · from live checks of 45,143 MCP servers · Methodology
Yes, through a community server.We found no official iMessage server in the MCP Registry that Claude can connect to, but 3 live remote community servers work with Claude; the highest-rated is Local MCP (trust grade A). Checked live on 2026-10-18.
Remote iMessage servers (Claude-ready)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local MCP | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | A |
| txtreel | Verified domain | Live | No auth | 7 | B |
| Messages Bridge | Community | Live · sign-in | OAuth sign-in | — | B |
| MockClip | Verified domain | Live · sign-in | API key | — | C |
| autoMessage | Verified domain | Down | API key | — | D |
Local iMessage servers (Claude Desktop / Claude Code)
| Server | Publisher | Status | Sign-in | Tools | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messages | Community | Local install | No auth | — | B |
| iMessage History | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Imessage Max | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Willitsend | Community | Local install | API key | — | C |
| macOS-only MCP server that exposes iMessage chat | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
| Mock Screenshots | Community | Local install | No auth | — | C |
How to connect iMessage to Claude
- In Claude, open Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector.
- Paste the remote server URL from the server page and sign in.
- For a local server, add it to Claude Desktop's config or run
claude mcp addin Claude Code.
Custom connectors work on Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Remote connectors connect from Anthropic's cloud, so the server must be publicly reachable.
Is it safe to connect iMessage to Claude?
Check the publisher and trust grade first. Official servers are published by iMessage itself; community servers come from third parties and can see whatever your account can. Every server page shows its live status, sign-in type and tool list.
Can ChatGPT connect to iMessage?
See https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/can/chatgpt/imessage/
Does iMessage have an official MCP server?
Not in the official MCP Registry as of 2026-10-18. Full list: https://canmyaiuse.pages.dev/apps/imessage/