{"type":"mcp_server","name":"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts","description":"This repository provides an MCP server enabling AI assistants like Claude to control Apple Shortcuts on macOS, allowing them to list and run shortcuts for safe and controlled automation.","category":"AI","language":"JavaScript","stars":336,"forks":5,"owner":"recursechat","github_url":"https://github.com/recursechat/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts","homepage":null,"setup":"## Setup\n\n1.  Ensure you have Node.js (v18 or higher) installed.\n2.  Ensure you have Claude Desktop installed.\n3.  Ensure you have macOS with Shortcuts app configured.\n4.  Clone this repository: `git clone git@github.com:recursechat/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts.git`\n5.  Install dependencies: `npm install`\n6.  Build project: `npm run build`\n7.  Configure Claude Desktop to use the Apple Shortcuts server, either using `npx mcp-server-apple-shortcuts` or pointing to the local build at `/path/to/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts/build/index.js`.","tools":"## Available Tools\n\n1.  Enables AI assistants to list available shortcuts (allows AI to see what shortcuts are available).\n2.  Allows running shortcuts by name with optional input parameters (enables AI to execute shortcuts).\n3.  Provides a simple interface for automation control (offers a straightforward way to manage automations).","faq":null,"created_at":"2024-12-11T20:32:57+00:00","updated_at":"2025-03-28T13:51:25+00:00","source_url":"https://model-context-protocol.com/servers/mcp-server-control-apple-shortcuts-macos","related_articles":[]}