Apple Tools (Unified) MCP Server
by jonathanrreedio.github.JonathanRReed/apple-tools-mcpv1.0.5
Unified Apple ecosystem MCP server for macOS: Mail, Calendar, Notes, Files, Messages, and more.
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Install Apple Tools (Unified) MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add apple-tools -- uvx apple-tools-mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-tools": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apple-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-tools": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apple-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"apple-tools": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apple-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-tools": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apple-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE_MAIL_MCP_SAFETY_PROFILE | — | — | Safety mode for the Mail domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_CALENDAR_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Calendar domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_REMINDERS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Reminders domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_FILES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Files domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_FILES_MCP_ALLOWED_ROOTS | — | — | Comma-separated directories file tools may access. Defaults to Desktop, Documents, Downloads, and iCloud Drive. |
| APPLE_SYSTEM_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the System domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_CONTACTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Contacts domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_NOTES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Notes domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_MESSAGES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Messages domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE | — | — | Safety mode for the Shortcuts domain: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access. |
| APPLE_MAIL_MCP_ALLOWED_ATTACHMENT_ROOT | — | — | Directory containing files that Mail may attach. Unset disables attachments. |
Freshness
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Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-30 · 9d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-25 · 14d ago · GitHub · v1.0.5
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-25 · 14d ago · official registry · v1.0.5
FAQ
›How do I install the Apple Tools (Unified) MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add apple-tools -- uvx apple-tools-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Apple Tools (Unified) require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Apple Tools (Unified) as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Apple Tools (Unified) in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-tools-mcp.
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