joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server

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

How to use

Tools exposed

• npx

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "simulator": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": [\n        "y",\n        "@joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server"\n      ]\n    }\n  }\n}

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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