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applescript-mcp MCP Server

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A macOS AppleScript MCP server

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Overview

applescript-mcp is a macOS Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables large language model (LLM) applications to interact with macOS via AppleScript, allowing for automation of various system functions.

To use applescript-mcp, set up the server on your macOS device, install the required Node.js dependencies, and run the server to enable communication with LLM applications using specified commands.

  • Calendar management (events and reminders) - Clipboard operations (copy, paste, clear) - Finder integration to manage files - System notifications handling - Controls for system settings such as volume and dark mode - Future features planned for mail and messaging integration
  1. Automating calendar event creation and reminders through LLM queries.
  2. Integrating with Finder to manage files via AI assistance.
  3. Sending system notifications based on AI-driven triggers.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect applescript-mcp MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-applescript-mcp-joshrutkowski"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What macOS versions are supported?

macOS 10.15 or later is required to run applescript-mcp.

How can I contribute to the project?

You can contribute by forking the repository, making changes, and submitting a Pull Request.

Are there any common issues?

Yes, common issues include permission errors, script failures in the Script Editor, and communication issues due to incorrect stdio stream configurations.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":81,"uuid":"67ec56c3-c50a-4dbc-bf6e-6986e2ca190f","name":"applescript-mcp","title":"applescript-mcp MCP Server","description":"A macOS AppleScript MCP server","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/54906829?v=4","created_at":"$D2024-12-13T09:00:31.728Z","updated_at":"$D2024-12-13T09:34:48.171Z","status":"created","author_name":"joshrutkowski","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/54906829?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/joshrutkowski/applescript-mcp","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":"https://github.com/joshrutkowski/applescript-mcp/actions/workflows/node.js.yml/badge.svg","type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"138\",\"license\":\"MIT license\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-04-19 13:24:04\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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