How to get message count of mac messages app in applescript *Not Mail*

Question

I am trying to make a script that returns the amount of unread messages in messages app on a mac, I know the code for mail but can't figure this problem out.

Answer 1

Check some of the Apple Scripts On this thread

Specifically, this one looked promising although it didn't work for me:

tell application "Messages" to "clear unread messages"

You should be able to:

1. Open Script Editor
2. Copy the above script into it
3. Click the Run icon to run the script