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Chert

API for sending and receiving iMessages at scale.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-05-25

Last seen:2026-05-25

Times seen:1

Website:trychert.com

The short version

API for sending and receiving iMessages at scale.

Why it caught our attention

HN comments focused on Apple throttling, line health, and scaling infrastructure for iMessage workflows.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-05-25

Editorial paraphrase

Commenters debated rotating identities, line health checks, and the risk of unlimited blast volume claims.

Launch HN: Chert (YC P26) – Twilio for iMessage