Links is a native macOS app that reads your iMessage database, extracts all URLs from your messages, and displays them in a clean, searchable interface with rich OpenGraph previews.

Workflow

1. Grant Permissions — On first launch, allow the app to access your Contacts and select your Messages folder (~/Library/Messages)
2. Browse Your Links — The app reads your last 10,000 messages and extracts all URLs automatically
3. See Rich Previews — Each link displays with OpenGraph metadata, including titles, descriptions, and preview images
4. Find What You Need — Use full-text search to filter links by URL, sender, or message content
5. Open in Browser — Click any link to open it in your default browser

Features

• Rich OpenGraph Previews — Displays titles, descriptions, and images from websites
• Contact Integration — Shows who sent each link by cross-referencing your Contacts
• Special Twitter/X Handling — Properly fetches metadata from Twitter/X links
• Security-Scoped Access — Uses file picker for permission; your data stays private
• No External APIs — Everything runs locally on your Mac
• Read-Only — Never modifies your iMessage database

Requirements

• macOS 26.0+ (macOS Sequoia)
• Xcode 26.0.1+ for building
• Apple Developer account (free account works for local development)
• Active Messages app with existing message history