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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
Sightings:1
Source:trychert.com

What it is

API for sending and receiving iMessages at scale.

Why developers recommend it

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

Hacker News evidence

2026-05-25

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

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