ChatGPT macOS App

by cdpath

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Enables interaction with the ChatGPT macOS app through AppleScript automation, allowing tools to send prompts via keyboard input simulation without switching interfaces.

Details

Repository: cdpath/mcp-server-chatgpt-app
License: MIT

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- Stdio-based MCP server for the ChatGPT macOS app
- Requires the official “Ask ChatGPT on Mac” shortcut
- Runs via uvx with no additional environment variables
- Compatible with Cursor, Chatwise, and MCP Inspector
- Single command deployment: uvx mcp-server-chatgpt-app

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name ChatGPT macOS App

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) uvx
Arguments
- Argument 1 mcp-server-chatgpt-app
Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

- ChatGPT macOS app
- uv
- Install the "Ask ChatGPT on Mac" shortcuts

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "chatgpt macos app": {
            "cwd": null,
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "uvx"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "cwd": null,
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uvx"
}

Macos

{
    "cwd": null,
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uvx"
}

Windows

{
    "cwd": null,
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "mcp-server-chatgpt-app"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "uvx"
}

mcp-server-chatgpt-app

Prerequisite

- ChatGPT macOS app
- uv
- Install the "Ask ChatGPT on Mac" shortcuts

Usage

cursor

update .mcp.json to add the following:

{
    "mcpServers": {
      "chatgpt": {
        "command": "uvx",
        "args": ["mcp-server-chatgpt-app"],
        "env": {},
        "disabled": false,
        "autoApprove": []
      }
    }
}

chatwise

Go to Settings -> Tools -> Add and use the following config:

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