Macuse

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Connect AI with any macOS app. Deep integration with native apps like Calendar, Mail, Notes, plus UI control for all applications. Works with Claude, Cursor, Raycast, and any MCP-compatible AI.

Explore

- Token Authentication - Secure access control
- Device Binding - Locks to your specific Mac
- Granular Permissions - Control what AI can access
- Local Processing - No cloud, no tracking

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:

  1. Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
  2. Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
  3. Configure the plugin with the settings below
    Plugin Name Macuse
    Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

    Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.

  4. Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

From the repository

- macOS 10.15 or later
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI client

1. Download from macuse.app/download
2. Drag Macuse.app to your Applications folder
3. Launch Macuse from Applications
4. Grant Accessibility permissions when prompted
5. Generate your access token

get_running_apps

Get all currently running macOS applications

get_active_apps

Get applications currently visible on screen

launch_app

Launch any macOS application by bundle ID

get_ui_hierarchy

Retrieve complete UI structure of any app

find_ui_elements

Search for UI elements by attributes

get_focused_element

Get the currently focused UI element

get_visible_text

Extract all visible text from an app

mouse_move_to_element

Move cursor to any UI element

mouse_click_element

Left-click UI elements

mouse_double_click_element

Double-click UI elements

mouse_right_click_element

Right-click UI elements

activate_element

Activate elements via accessibility API

keyboard_press_key

Simulate key presses with modifiers

type_text

Type text into focused fields

check_calendar_permission

Check Calendar access permissions

get_calendars

List all available calendars

get_calendar_events

Search events with advanced filters

create_calendar_event

Create new calendar events

get_calendar_event

Get specific event details

update_calendar_event

Modify existing events

delete_calendar_event

Remove calendar events

check_mail_permission

Check Mail app permissions

get_mail_accounts

List configured mail accounts

get_mails

Search messages with filters

get_mail_content

Read full email content

create_mail

Compose and send emails

reply_mail

Reply to email threads

forward_mail

Forward emails to recipients

mark_as_read

Mark emails as read

mark_as_unread

Mark emails as unread

get_mailboxes

List all mailboxes

move_mail

Move emails between mailboxes

delete_mail

Delete email messages

check_notes_permission

Check Notes access permissions

get_notes

Search notes with filters

get_note

Get full note content (HTML)

create_note

Create new notes

update_note

Update existing notes

delete_note

Move notes to trash

restore_note

Restore deleted notes

open_note

Open notes in Notes app

check_reminders_permission

Check Reminders permissions

get_reminder_lists

List all reminder lists

get_reminders

Search reminders with filters

create_reminder

Create new reminders

update_reminder

Update existing reminders

delete_reminder

Delete reminders

- get_running_apps - Get all currently running macOS applications
- get_active_apps - Get applications currently visible on screen
- launch_app - Launch any macOS application by bundle ID

- get_ui_hierarchy - Retrieve complete UI structure of any app
- find_ui_elements - Search for UI elements by attributes
- get_focused_element - Get the currently focused UI element
- get_visible_text - Extract all visible text from an app

- mouse_move_to_element - Move cursor to any UI element
- mouse_click_element - Left-click UI elements
- mouse_double_click_element - Double-click UI elements
- mouse_right_click_element - Right-click UI elements
- activate_element - Activate elements via accessibility API
- keyboard_press_key - Simulate key presses with modifiers
- type_text - Type text into focused fields

- check_calendar_permission - Check Calendar access permissions
- get_calendars - List all available calendars
- get_calendar_events - Search events with advanced filters
- create_calendar_event - Create new calendar events
- get_calendar_event - Get specific event details
- update_calendar_event - Modify existing events
- delete_calendar_event - Remove calendar events

- check_mail_permission - Check Mail app permissions
- get_mail_accounts - List configured mail accounts
- get_mails - Search messages with filters
- get_mail_content - Read full email content
- create_mail - Compose and send emails
- reply_mail - Reply to email threads
- forward_mail - Forward emails to recipients
- mark_as_read - Mark emails as read
- mark_as_unread - Mark emails as unread
- get_mailboxes - List all mailboxes
- move_mail - Move emails between mailboxes
- delete_mail - Delete email messages

- check_notes_permission - Check Notes access permissions
- get_notes - Search notes with filters
- get_note - Get full note content (HTML)
- create_note - Create new notes
- update_note - Update existing notes
- delete_note - Move notes to trash
- restore_note - Restore deleted notes
- open_note - Open notes in Notes app

- check_reminders_permission - Check Reminders permissions
- get_reminder_lists - List all reminder lists
- get_reminders - Search reminders with filters
- create_reminder - Create new reminders
- update_reminder - Update existing reminders
- delete_reminder - Delete reminders

Claude Desktop / Cursor

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

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "macuse": {
            "macuse": {
                "command": "/Applications/Macuse.app/Contents/MacOS/macuse",
                "args": [
                    "--stdio"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "macuse": {
        "command": "/Applications/Macuse.app/Contents/MacOS/macuse",
        "args": [
            "--stdio"
        ],
        "env": {
            "ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
        }
    }
}

<p align="center">
Macuse
</p>

<h3 align="center">
Give Your AI Superpowers on macOS
</h3>

<p align="center">
Connect AI with any macOS app. Deep integration with native apps like Calendar, Mail, Notes, plus UI control for all applications. Works with Claude, Cursor, Raycast, and any MCP-compatible AI.
</p>

<p align="center">
<a href="#">Platform</a>
<a href="https://modelcontextprotocol.io">MCP Compatible</a>
</p>

<p align="center">
<a href="https://macuse.app/download/">Download</a> •
<a href="#-features">Features</a> •
<a href="#-quick-start">Quick Start</a> •
<a href="https://macuse.app">Website</a> •
<a href="mailto:[email protected]">Support</a>
</p>

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What is Macuse?

Macuse is a native Mac app that lets AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Raycast control your computer through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Turn natural language commands into real actions:

- Control Any App - Click buttons, type text, navigate interfaces
- Manage Calendar - Create events, check availability, search schedules
- Work with Notes - Create, update, and search Apple Notes
- Handle Reminders - Manage tasks with priorities and due dates
- Inspect Interfaces - Extract text, find elements, analyze apps

How It Works

Transform your AI from a chatbot into a capable digital assistant. Simply give natural language commands:

Calendar & Scheduling

You: "Create a meeting called 'Design Review' for next Tuesday at 2 PM with a 30-minute reminder"
AI: Creates the calendar event with all specified details and reminder

Email Management

You: "Send a follow-up email to the design team about yesterday's meeting and mark all unread emails from Sarah as read"
AI: Composes email, sends it, then marks specified emails as read

Web Navigation & Apps

You: "Launch Safari, go to apple.com, and click on the Mac section"
AI: Opens Safari, navigates to the URL, and clicks the Mac link

Notes & Task Management

You: "Create a note called 'Project Ideas' with my three concepts, then add a reminder to review it tomorrow"
AI: Creates the note with content and sets up the reminder

Complex App Interactions

You: "Fill out this form in Photoshop with the project details and save it as a PDF"
AI: Navigates the form, enters data, and exports as PDF

Multi-App Workflows

You: "Check my calendar, create a note with today's meetings, and send a summary email to my assistant"
AI: Reads calendar, creates organized note, composes and sends email

Quick Start

Prerequisites

- macOS 10.15 or later
- Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI client

Get Started in 30 Seconds

1. Download Macuse from our website
2. Launch and grant Accessibility permissions
3. Generate your access token
4. Configure your AI assistant
5. Start automating your Mac!

Features

System Control (3 tools)

- get_running_apps - Get all currently running macOS applications
- get_active_apps - Get applications currently visible on screen
- launch_app - Launch any macOS application by bundle ID

UI Inspector (4 tools)

- get_ui_hierarchy - Retrieve complete UI structure of any app
- find_ui_elements - Search for UI elements by attributes
- get_focused_element - Get the currently focused UI element
- get_visible_text - Extract all visible text from an app

UI Interaction (7 tools)

- mouse_move_to_element - Move cursor to any UI element
- mouse_click_element - Left-click UI elements
- mouse_double_click_element - Double-click UI elements
- mouse_right_click_element - Right-click UI elements
- activate_element - Activate elements via accessibility API
- keyboard_press_key - Simulate key presses with modifiers
- type_text - Type text into focused fields

Calendar Management (7 tools)

- check_calendar_permission - Check Calendar access permissions
- get_calendars - List all available calendars
- get_calendar_events - Search events with advanced filters
- create_calendar_event - Create new calendar events
- get_calendar_event - Get specific event details
- update_calendar_event - Modify existing events
- delete_calendar_event - Remove calendar events

Mail Control (11 tools)

- check_mail_permission - Check Mail app permissions
- get_mail_accounts - List configured mail accounts
- get_mails - Search messages with filters
- get_mail_content - Read full email content
- create_mail - Compose and send emails
- reply_mail - Reply to email threads
- forward_mail - Forward emails to recipients
- mark_as_read - Mark emails as read
- mark_as_unread - Mark emails as unread
- get_mailboxes - List all mailboxes
- move_mail - Move emails between mailboxes
- delete_mail - Delete email messages

Notes Management (8 tools)

- check_notes_permission - Check Notes access permissions
- get_notes - Search notes with filters
- get_note - Get full note content (HTML)
- create_note - Create new notes
- update_note - Update existing notes
- delete_note - Move notes to trash
- restore_note - Restore deleted notes
- open_note - Open notes in Notes app

Reminders Control (6 tools)

- check_reminders_permission - Check Reminders permissions
- get_reminder_lists - List all reminder lists
- get_reminders - Search reminders with filters
- create_reminder - Create new reminders
- update_reminder - Update existing reminders
- delete_reminder - Delete reminders

Security Features

- Token Authentication - Secure access control
- Device Binding - Locks to your specific Mac
- Granular Permissions - Control what AI can access
- Local Processing - No cloud, no tracking

Installation

Download Macuse

Get the latest version from our official download page:

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<a href="https://macuse.app/download/" style="font-size: 18px;">
<strong>→ Download Macuse for macOS</strong>
</a>
</p>

Setup Process

1. Download from macuse.app/download
2. Drag Macuse.app to your Applications folder
3. Launch Macuse from Applications
4. Grant Accessibility permissions when prompted
5. Generate your access token

Configuration

Tip: You can copy configurations directly from the Macuse app or use one-click auto-configuration.

Claude Desktop

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macuse": {
      "command": "/Applications/Macuse.app/Contents/MacOS/macuse",
      "args": ["--stdio"],
      "env": {
        "ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Cursor

Add to Cursor's MCP settings:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macuse": {
      "command": "/Applications/Macuse.app/Contents/MacOS/macuse",
      "args": ["--stdio"],
      "env": {
        "ACCESS_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Raycast AI

Use SSE mode for Raycast:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macuse": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:35729/mcp",
      "httpHeaders": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer your-token-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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<p align="center">
<strong>Ready to give your AI superpowers?</strong><br>
<a href="https://macuse.app/download/">Download Macuse</a> and transform how you work with AI
</p>

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