recursechat/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts

Overview

An MCP server that connects AI assistants to Apple Shortcuts. It allows triggering shortcuts programmatically through the Model Context Protocol. Built in JavaScript, it runs locally to bridge AI tools with macOS/iOS automation.

Best for

Best for
Developers building AI automation workflows on Apple devices

Use cases

• Triggering shortcuts from AI chat interfaces
• Automating workflows by chaining AI responses with Shortcuts
• Integrating Apple Shortcuts into MCP-compatible applications

How to use

Install

npm install

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "apple-shortcuts": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"]\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

An MCP server that connects AI assistants to Apple Shortcuts. It allows triggering shortcuts programmatically through the Model Context Protocol. Built in JavaScript, it runs locally to bridge AI tools with macOS/iOS automation.

331 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-22. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Triggering shortcuts from AI chat interfaces
• Automating workflows by chaining AI responses with Shortcuts
• Integrating Apple Shortcuts into MCP-compatible applications

Pros

• Leverages existing Apple Shortcuts ecosystem
• Simple setup for developers familiar with MCP
• Open source with active community (331 stars)

Cons

• Requires macOS or iOS environment to run
• Limited to shortcuts that are already created in Apple Shortcuts
• Dependency on MCP protocol compatibility

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