apple shortcuts MCP: AI-driven automation on macOS

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The Apple Shortcuts MCP server allows AI agents to trigger and manage Apple Shortcuts automations on macOS. It exposes shortcut execution, parameter passing, and status checking. Connects to the macOS Shortcuts app via AppleScript. Useful for developers building AI-driven automation workflows on macOS.

296350Updated 12/22/2024

Overview

The Apple Shortcuts MCP server allows AI agents to trigger and manage Apple Shortcuts automations on macOS. It exposes shortcut execution, parameter passing, and status checking. Connects to the macOS Shortcuts app via AppleScript. Useful for developers building AI-driven automation workflows on macOS.

Installation

1Install the package

npxnpx -y mcp-server-apple-shortcuts

2Add to Claude

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-github": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx -y mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

3Verify installation

Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:

"What tools do you have available from apple shortcuts?"

Prerequisites

Node.js 18 or higher
npm or npx available
Claude Desktop or Claude API access

Configuration

No configuration required. This server works out of the box.

Usage Examples

List Resources

"What resources are available in apple shortcuts?"

Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.

Get Details

"Show me details about [specific item] in apple shortcuts"

Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.

Create New

"Create a new [item] in apple shortcuts with [details]"

Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.

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