imessage-archive
ghcr.io/crywolf203/imessage-archive:latest
https://github.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive/pkgs/container/imessage-archive
bridge
bash
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http://[IP]:[PORT:8080]/
Back up a trusted, unlocked iPhone with libimobiledevice and browse Messages using imessage-exporter. Includes indexed search, scrollable conversation parts, HTML/text/CSV/ZIP exports, and resumable PDF rendering with image quality controls and progress. Requires a Linux amd64 host and USB pairing before backup. Privileged mode grants broad host access for USB hotplug: install only on a trusted private server. Encrypted backups are supported, but generated exports are not encrypted. Set a unique administrator password and session secret before use. Scheduled Wi-Fi backup requires an already paired, network-visible device.
Backup: Tools:Utilities
https://github.com/crywolf203/unraid-templates/issues
https://github.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crywolf203/unraid-templates/main/templates/imessage-archive.xml
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive/main/assets/icon.svg
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive/main/docs/screenshots/desktop-dark.png
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive/main/docs/screenshots/desktop-light.png
https://github.com/crywolf203/unraid-templates/blob/main/docs/imessage-archive.md
https://github.com/crywolf203/imessage-archive/blob/main/LICENSE
Linux amd64, a data-capable USB cable, an unlocked trusted iPhone, and enough storage for a full iPhone backup plus generated exports. Do not expose the Web UI directly to the internet. Preserve existing mount paths when upgrading.
iphone ios imessage messages sms backup pdf archive
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/mnt/cache/appdata/imessage-archive/backups
/mnt/user/iphone-message-archive/exports
/mnt/user/iphone-message-archive/pdfs
/mnt/cache/appdata/imessage-archive/config
/mnt/cache/appdata/imessage-archive/lockdown
/dev/bus/usb
America/New_York
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