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Supported services

Messages

Assistela can read limited recent history and send SMS or iMessage through Apple Messages after a clear instruction.

Before you begin

Open Apple Messages first and confirm that you are signed in and can send a message from the Mac yourself. Assistela uses the same accounts and available recipients.

Enable the service

1

Open Messages settings

Choose Assistela → Settings → Messages.

2

Enable access

Turn on Allow Assistela to use SMS/iMessage.

3

Allow Automation

On the first action, macOS asks to control Messages. Allow it, or open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Automation.

4

Optionally allow history reading

Searching recent local messages may need Full Disk Access. Grant it only if you want this feature.

5

Run a safe test

First ask for a short draft to yourself or a known contact. Check the recipient and complete text before sending.

How to make requests

  • State the exact recipient and preferably the phone number if two contacts share a name.
  • Say whether you want only a draft or an actual sent message.
  • For a group, give its exact name or members.
  • Recent-history reading is limited and text-focused; it is not a full export of the Messages app.
Sending and reading are separate access

Messages Automation allows a prepared message to be sent. Full Disk Access may be needed to read local history. Do not grant the broader permission if you do not need history.

One-time and security codes

Use a code only for your own current sign-in

Never send a one-time code to another person, and do not let Assistela find or enter one without an explicit current task. An unexpected request for a login, payment, or recovery code is a reason to stop.

Before sending, verify the recipient, meaning, and any amount or date. The message acts in your name and the recipient may see it immediately.