Search Messages

Fuzzy search through Apple Messages to find conversations and messages.

Instructions

1. Check if messages CLI is installed - if which messages fails, install it:

npm install -g @cardmagic/messages

2. Run the search (index auto-rebuilds when new messages are detected):

messages search "$ARGUMENTS"

3. If the user provides filters, apply them:

   • Sender filter: --from "Name or phone"
   • Date filter: --after YYYY-MM-DD
   • More results: --limit N
   • More context: --context N

4. Present results clearly, showing:

   • Who sent/received the message
   • When it was sent
   • The message content and surrounding context

5. If no results found, suggest:

   • Trying different search terms
   • Broadening the date range
   • Checking the sender name spelling

Examples

User: /messages:search dinner -> messages search "dinner"

User: /messages:search trip --from Mom -> messages search "trip" --from "Mom"

User: /messages:search meeting --after 2024-12-01 -> messages search "meeting" --after 2024-12-01