Official descriptionApple Shortcuts MCP Server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude control Apple Shortcuts automations.
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claude mcp add mcp-server-apple-shortcuts -- npx -y mcp-server-apple-shortcuts
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets AI assistants like Claude control Apple Shortcuts automations. This enables AI models to trigger shortcuts and automate tasks on macOS in a safe and controlled way. What is MCP? ๐ค The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a system that lets AI apps, like Claude Desktop, connect to external tools and data sources. It gives a clear and safe way for AI assistants to work with local services and APIs while keeping the user in control. What does this server do? ๐ The Apple Shortcuts MCP server: - Enables AI assistants to list available shortcuts - Allows running shortcuts by name with optional input parameters - Provides a simple interface for automation control Prerequisites ๐ Before you begin, ensure you have: - Node.js (v18 or higher) - Claude Desktop installed - macOS with Shortcuts app configured Configuration to use Apple Shortcuts Server โ๏ธ Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server: Build Apple Shortcuts Server and run locally ๐ ๏ธ 1. Clone this repository: 2. Install dependencies: 3. Build project Here's the Claude Desktop configuration to use the Apple Shortcuts server with a local build: Usage ๐ฏ You can ask Claude "list shortcuts" or run a specific shortcut with the shortcut name, for example "get word of the day" or "play a song". License โ๏ธ Apache-2.0