Guides & how-tos

Step-by-step guides for sending, receiving and automating iMessage programmatically.

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How an iMessage Webhook Works: Events, Retries and Reliable Reply Handling

Understand how an iMessage webhook delivers inbound messages, reactions and status events, and how to verify, deduplicate, queue and monitor every event.

Updated Aug 3, 2026 · 8 min read · Read →
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Self-Hosted iMessage API: Architecture and Tradeoffs

Understand self-hosted iMessage API architecture, BYOC, private cloud and on-premises deployment, including data residency, security, operations and vendor evaluation.

Updated Jul 31, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →
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Can You Automate an Existing iMessage Number?

Learn how to automate an existing iMessage number while preserving manual texting, customer trust, reply routing, CRM workflows and human control.

Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →
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iMessage API Without a Mac: Managed vs Self-Hosted

Learn how to use an iMessage API without operating a Mac relay. Compare managed infrastructure, DIY self-hosting, reliability, security and cost.

Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 7 min read · Read →
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How to Build an AI Agent Customers Can Text on iMessage

Learn how to build an AI agent for iMessage with a clear job, grounded knowledge, tools, memory, webhook handling, safety rules and human handoff.

Updated Jul 27, 2026 · 8 min read · Read →

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