imsg-autoresponder
Monitor iMessage/SMS conversations and auto-respond based on configurable rules, AI prompts, and rate-limiting conditions. Use when you need to automatically reply to specific contacts with AI-generated responses based on conversation context. Also use when the user asks to manage auto-responder settings, contacts, prompts, or view status/history.
Why use this skill?
Automate your iMessage and SMS replies using OpenClaw AI. Configure custom personas, manage rate limits, and streamline communication directly from your Mac.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/koba42corp/autoresponderWhat This Skill Does
The imsg-autoresponder is a powerful AI-driven utility for macOS that automates iMessage and SMS replies. It acts as a bridge between the Messages.app and OpenAI's GPT-4, allowing you to define distinct AI personas for specific contacts. The skill monitors incoming messages, evaluates them against configurable constraints like time windows, rate limits, and keyword triggers, and generates context-aware responses. It effectively manages your communication presence, whether you need to handle routine scheduling, provide polite auto-replies for business, or create custom automated personalities for friends.
Installation
To install this skill, you must first have the imsg CLI tool installed via Homebrew (brew install steipete/tap/imsg). Ensure that the Terminal or iTerm application has Full Disk Access in macOS System Settings. Once configured, install the skill using the Clawhub command: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/koba42corp/autoresponder. After installation, configure your OpenAI API key in the bot settings and populate your ~/clawd/imsg-autoresponder.json configuration file with your desired contacts and personality prompts. Finally, initiate the background process by running the watcher.js script.
Use Cases
- Professional Availability: Automatically inform clients that you are currently in a meeting and will respond shortly, while maintaining a professional tone.
- Personal Productivity: Use it as an 'out of office' assistant for personal text threads to reduce the pressure of immediate replies during deep work sessions.
- Custom Agent Personas: Assign specific roles to different contacts, such as a 'Helpful Assistant' for family members or a 'Concise Scheduler' for teammates.
Example Prompts
- "OpenClaw, please add my manager to the autoresponder list. Use a professional, concise tone and limit responses to once every 30 minutes."
- "Show me the current autoresponder statistics for my mom to see how many messages were handled today."
- "Update the prompt for my brother in the imsg-autoresponder: start being sarcastic and use more emojis in your replies."
Tips & Limitations
- Safety: Always set reasonable daily caps to prevent accidental loops or over-messaging.
- Privacy: Since the skill reads your messages to generate context, ensure you are comfortable with the data being sent to OpenAI for processing.
- Maintenance: Regularly clear your
~/clawd/logs/imsg-autoresponder.logfile to prevent storage bloat. If messages stop being sent, ensure the Messages.app hasn't been closed by macOS energy saving features.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-koba42corp-autoresponder": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-read, file-write, external-api
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