joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server
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📇 🏠 - An MCP server to list and launch applications on MacOS
MCP
joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
An MCP server that lists and launches macOS applications. It uses the Model Context Protocol to expose app discovery and launch actions to compatible clients.
Best for
Best for
Developers who need to control macOS applications through MCP-compatible AI assistants or automation pipelines.
Use cases
- Launch apps from an AI assistant via MCP
- List installed macOS applications programmatically
- Automate app-based workflows with MCP-enabled tools
Notes
An MCP server that lists and launches macOS applications. It uses the Model Context Protocol to expose app discovery and launch actions to compatible clients.
18 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-13.
Use cases
- Launch apps from an AI assistant via MCP
- List installed macOS applications programmatically
- Automate app-based workflows with MCP-enabled tools
Pros
- Simple focused feature set for listing and launching apps
- Leverages the standard MCP protocol for interoperability
- Lightweight JavaScript implementation easy to extend
Cons
- Only works on macOS, no cross-platform support
- Limited to listing and launching; no deeper app management like windows or preferences
- Small community (18 stars) with limited documentation
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Pros
- Simple focused feature set for listing and launching apps
- Leverages the standard MCP protocol for interoperability
- Lightweight JavaScript implementation easy to extend
Cons
- Only works on macOS, no cross-platform support
- Limited to listing and launching; no deeper app management like windows or preferences
- Small community (18 stars) with limited documentation
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