Apple Automation

by gnosis23

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Provides a lightweight macOS application control server for managing Spotify playback and iTerm interactions using AppleScript-based system commands.

Details

Repository: gnosis23/apple-mcp-server
License: MIT

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- Run apps on macOS via MCP
- Control music playback with prompts
- Simple installation and configuration
- MIT licensed

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 Apple Automation

Command (node, npx, python, etc.) node
Arguments
- Argument 1 /absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js
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": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

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": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

From the repository

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/gnosis23/apple-mcp-server.git

cd apple-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

pnpm run build

add the following code to your mcp configs

node /absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apple automation": {
            "env": {},
            "args": [
                "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
            ],
            "shell": false,
            "command": "node"
        }
    }
}

Linux

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

Macos

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

Windows

{
    "env": [],
    "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js"
    ],
    "shell": false,
    "command": "node"
}

Apple MCP Server

A mcp server application for running apps in MacOS.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/gnosis23/apple-mcp-server.git

cd apple-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies:

pnpm install

pnpm run build

Running the Server

add the following code to your mcp configs

node /absolute/path/to/apple-mcp-server/build/index.js

prompts

- play music
- next song

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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