Apple MCP Server

Apple-native data access for Messages, Notes, Emails, Calendar, and Maps via AI agents.

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Overview

This server provides a bridge between AI assistants and native macOS applications. It allows models to interact with Apple ecosystem tools, including sending messages, reading notes, managing calendar events, and handling email communications. Users can also utilize integrated mapping, reminder management, and web search functionalities. The server supports complex, multi-step workflows, such as parsing notes to find contact information and subsequently sending automated follow-up emails or messages. Installation is managed via npm or the Smithery CLI for environments like Claude Desktop and Cursor.

Our verdict

This server carries a high risk level with a security score of 31/100. The repository has not been updated in over 475 days, and it lacks professional editorial review or verified authentication methods. Given the lack of recent maintenance, users should exercise extreme caution, particularly regarding the handling of sensitive personal data in Messages, Notes, and Emails. It is not recommended for environments where security or data privacy is a primary requirement.

Supports complex multi-step automated workflows
Provides deep integration with Apple native applications
Small dependency footprint with only eight direct dependencies
Includes documentation for manual and automated installation

Significant abandonment risk due to no updates for 475 days
Security score of 31/100 reflects unreviewed auth and access
Community-maintained without official vendor support
Read-only and OAuth support have not been security reviewed

Setup

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apple-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), then restart Claude Desktop. Some servers require API keys or tokens as environment variables — check the project's README and add an "env" object if needed.

No read-only mode — running this grants full read/write access.
No built-in authentication — anyone with access to this config can invoke every tool it exposes.

Tools

Tool	Description	Risk
send_message	Send messages using the Apple Messages app	medium
read_messages	Read out messages	low
list_notes	List notes	low
search_read_notes	Search & read notes in Apple Notes app	low
search_contacts	Search contacts for sending messages	low
send_email	Send emails with multiple recipients and file attachments	medium
search_emails	Search emails with custom queries, mailbox selection, and result limits	low
schedule_email	Schedule emails for future delivery	medium
manage_scheduled_emails	List and manage scheduled emails	medium
check_unread_email_counts	Check unread email counts globally or per mailbox	low

Compatibility

Client	Local	Docker	Remote	Read-only
ChatGPT
Claude Desktop
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf

Frequently asked questions

›What are the prerequisites for running this server manually?

You must have Bun installed on your system, which can be done using Homebrew via the command brew install oven-sh/bun/bun.

›Can I use this server with both Claude Desktop and Cursor?

Yes, you can use the Smithery CLI to automatically install the server for either Claude Desktop or Cursor by specifying the client in your installation command.

›Does this server support scheduling emails?

Yes, you can use the server to schedule emails for future delivery, as well as list and manage those scheduled emails.

›Are there features currently in development for this server?

Yes, current development plans include adding the ability to search and open photos in Apple Photos and music in Apple Music.