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Messages

NichemacOSnativev26.0
Runtime
native
Size
3 MB
Architecture
Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Dependencies
0
Security
Basic
Minimal signing

Messages is a native app (v26.0) that uses 0 detected dependencies. It is code-signed. 3 MB on macOS (Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel)). Last verified April 2026.

Security and privacy

Code signing, notarization, and entitlement analysis for Messages.

Code Signing

Basic
Signed
Notarized
Hardened Runtime

Software Signing

Entitlements156

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com.apple.Contacts.database-allow
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com.apple.FaceTime.NoPrompt
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com.apple.ProactiveSummarization.model-input
com.apple.StatusKit.publish.types
com.apple.StatusKit.subscribe.types
com.apple.TextUnderstanding.process
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com.apple.fileprovider.share
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keychain-access-groups

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When was Messages last updated?

1 tracked releases since April 2026.

Latest: v26.0
April 8, 2026

Last verified April 14, 2026

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