Apple Shortcuts MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude control Apple Shortcuts automations. This enables AI models to trigger shortcuts and automate tasks on macOS in a safe and controlled way.
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What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a system that lets AI apps, like Claude Desktop, connect to external tools and data sources. It gives a clear and safe way for AI assistants to work with local services and APIs while keeping the user in control.
What does this server do?
The Apple Shortcuts MCP server:
- Enables AI assistants to list available shortcuts
- Allows running shortcuts by name with optional input parameters
- Provides a simple interface for automation control
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- Claude Desktop installed
- macOS with Shortcuts app configured
Configuration to use Apple Shortcuts Server
Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server:
Build Apple Shortcuts Server and run locally
- Clone this repository:
- Install dependencies:
- Build project
Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server with a local build:
Usage
You can ask Claude "list shortcuts" or run a specific shortcut with the shortcut name, for example "get word of the day" or "play a song".
License
Apache-2.0
Apple Shortcuts MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude control Apple Shortcuts automations. This enables AI models to trigger shortcuts and automate tasks on macOS in a safe and controlled way.
<a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/v/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"/></a>
<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/15z6abk6p2"><img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/15z6abk6p2/badge" /></a>
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a system that lets AI apps, like Claude Desktop, connect to external tools and data sources. It gives a clear and safe way for AI assistants to work with local services and APIs while keeping the user in control.
What does this server do?
The Apple Shortcuts MCP server:
- Enables AI assistants to list available shortcuts
- Allows running shortcuts by name with optional input parameters
- Provides a simple interface for automation control
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Node.js (v18 or higher)
- Claude Desktop installed
- macOS with Shortcuts app configured
Configuration to use Apple Shortcuts Server
Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server:
Build Apple Shortcuts Server and run locally
- Clone this repository:
- Install dependencies:
- Build project
Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server with a local build:
Usage
You can ask Claude "list shortcuts" or run a specific shortcut with the shortcut name, for example "get word of the day" or "play a song".
License
Apache-2.0