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Apple Files MCP Server

by jonathanrreedio.github.JonathanRReed/apple-files-mcpv1.0.5

Inspect and manage local files and folders inside allowed roots on macOS.

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Install Apple Files MCP server

Install in Claude Code

claude mcp add applefiles -- uvx apple-files-mcp

Configuration

VariableRequiredSecretDescription
APPLE_FILES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE——Safety mode for file operations: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access.
APPLE_FILES_MCP_ALLOWED_ROOTS——Comma-separated directories the server may access. Defaults to Desktop, Documents, Downloads, and iCloud Drive.

Freshness

Active — last maintenance signal 9d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.

  1. Last commit (default branch)

    2026-09-30 · 9d ago · GitHub

  2. Latest release

    2026-09-25 · 14d ago · GitHub · v1.0.5

  3. Package published

    no data · npm/PyPI

  4. Registry entry updated

    2026-09-25 · 14d ago · official registry · v1.0.5

FAQ

›How do I install the Apple Files MCP server in Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add applefiles -- uvx apple-files-mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.

›Does Apple Files require an API key?

No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.

›Can I use Apple Files as a remote (hosted) MCP server?

No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.

›Is Apple Files in the official MCP registry?

Yes, as io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-files-mcp.

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