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Apple Shortcuts MCP Server 🤖

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Overview

The Apple Shortcuts MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude to control Apple Shortcuts automations, enabling them to trigger shortcuts and automate tasks on macOS safely and effectively.

To use the server, ensure you have Node.js and Claude Desktop installed on macOS. Configure the server in Claude Desktop and use commands like 'list shortcuts' or 'run [shortcut name]' to interact with your shortcuts.

  • Enables AI assistants to list available shortcuts. - Allows running shortcuts by name with optional input parameters. - Provides a simple interface for automation control.
  1. Automating daily tasks on macOS using voice commands.
  2. Integrating AI capabilities with existing Apple Shortcuts for enhanced functionality.
  3. Streamlining workflows by triggering multiple shortcuts in sequence.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Apple Shortcuts 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": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-recursechat-mcp-server-apple-shortcuts-mcp-mirror"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

**What are the prerequisites to use the server?**

You need Node.js (v18 or higher), Claude Desktop, and macOS with the Shortcuts app configured.

**Can I run the server locally?**

Yes! You can clone the repository, install dependencies, and run the server locally.

**What commands can I use with the server?**

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