Add support for iMessage apps for macOS

Originator:SaagarJha28
Number:rdar://29460354 Date Originated:01-Dec-2016 09:45 AM
Status:Duplicate/28020758 Resolved:02-Dec-2016 01:37 AM
Product:macOS + SDK (Messages) Product Version:Version 10.0 (5500)
Classification:UI/Usability Reproducible:
 
Area:
Messages

Summary:
While iMessage apps have been available for iOS since iOS 10, many people prefer to use their Mac to send iMessages, and expect to see the same features on macOS. Unfortunately, developers cannot write apps for Messages as they can for iMessage.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open Messages.app
2. Try to use an iMessage app

Expected Results:
The ability for developers to create apps for Messages

Actual Results:
No public API or support

Version:
Version 10.0 (5500)

Notes:


Configuration:
Early 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display running macOS Sierra 10.12.2 Beta (16C53a)

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