README.md

sms-cli (alpha)

Stealth desktop SMS app. Compatible with Android via SMS Gateway API (http://smsgateway.me).

Able to get last X messages (received and sent) and to send new messages, from your Android Device.

Usage

Cyan header represents the received messages.

Steps

Send To: Message index (numbers on the left), phone number or nothing (defaults to the sender of the last message).

Message: Your message content (new lines not supported)

Confirmation: "Y" or "y" to confirm.

Installation

1. Install "SMS Gateway API" app and login or signup.

2. Clone

    $ git clone https://github.com/atduarte/sms-cli.git
    $ cd sms-cli
   

3. Change configurations

    $ cp config.dist.js config.js
    $ vi config.js # And replace fields with your "SMS Gateway API" info
   

4. Get dependencies & Run it

    $ npm install
    $ sudo chmod +x index.js
    $ sudo ln -s ./index.js /usr/bin/sms-cli
    $ sms-cli
   

Documentation

Configuration

• email, password (strings) - Email and password used with SMS Gateway API
• deviceId (number) - Device ID from the Android phone you want to use. Available on the SMS Gateway API app.
• messageCount (number) - How many messages (received and sent) do you want to show?
• baseUrl (string) - Base URL from SMS Gateway API. You shouldn't need to change this.

Known Problems

• SMS Gateway API (http://smsgateway.me) repeats some "manual sent" messages and misses others. We are considering creating our own Android App and API Gateway