Messages MCP Server

Fuzzy search and browse Apple Messages (iMessage/SMS) from the command line, as a Claude Code plugin, or as an MCP server. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting communication tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-19 · ★ 19 · #26 OF 99 MAINTAINED COMMUNICATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Messages

Claude Code

claude mcp add cardmagic-messages -- npx -y @cardmagic/messages

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cardmagic-messages": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cardmagic/messages"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package @cardmagic/messages - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@cardmagic)

registry namespace io.github.cardmagic is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Messages

messages is maintained by cardmagic. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Dec 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/cardmagic/messages
category: communication - ranked #26 of 99 actively-maintained communication servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.cardmagic/messages (active, first published 2025-12-31 · 3 versions)
packages: npm:@cardmagic/messages

05 · Messages FAQ

What is Messages?

Fuzzy search and browse Apple Messages (iMessage/SMS) from the command line, as a Claude Code plugin, or as an MCP server. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Messages still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-19. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Messages?

Run `npx -y @cardmagic/messages`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Messages run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Messages

Alternatives to Messages

Maintained communication servers if Messages isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Messages doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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