Apple Tools (Unified) MCP Server
Unified MCP server for Apple apps on macOS. One entrypoint for Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Messages, Contacts, Notes, Shortcuts, Files, System, and Maps. This server wraps the standalone servers and exposes a unified MCP interface.
People connecting communication tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.
One of 11 MCP servers published from jonathanrreed/apple-mcps. Stars and repository activity are shared across all of them. See all 11 →
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-21 · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Apple Tools (Unified)
before you install - you'll need
Set APPLE_AGENT_MCP_CONFORMANCE_MODE before connecting. APPLE_AGENT_MCP_TRANSPORT, APPLE_AGENT_MCP_PORT are optional or environment-specific per the README.
Claude Code
claude mcp add jonathanrreed-apple-mcps-apple-tools-mcp -- uvx apple-tools-mcpClaude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"jonathanrreed-apple-mcps-apple-tools-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"apple-tools-mcp"
]
}
}
}Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.
Using another client? Same JSON, different key
Claude Desktop · mcpServers
Cursor · mcpServers
VS Code · servers
Windsurf · mcpServers
Zed · context_servers
Cline · mcpServers
Roo Code · mcpServers
Continue · mcpServers
LibreChat · mcpServers
Gemini CLI · mcpServers
Codex CLI · mcp_servers
Full setup guides: every client.
02 · Evidence
Security posture
What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.
runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions · Claude Desktop extension (.mcpb bundle)
license MIT - declared in the repository
pypi package apple-tools-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)
registry namespace io.github.JonathanRReed is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · What Apple Tools (Unified) can do
Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.
Latest releases
v1.0.2 · 2026-08-05
v1.0.1 · 2026-08-05
v1.0.0 · 2026-08-05
1.0.0: MCP spec 2026-07-28 / SDK v2 modernization, uvx + MCPB + Registry distribution
04 · Who maintains Apple Tools (Unified)
Apple Tools (Unified) is maintained by jonathanrreed. We track 11 MCP servers from jonathanrreed - 11 actively maintained, 11 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Mar 2026. Full record: all servers from jonathanrreed.
- Apple Calendar List, create, update, and delete events in Apple Calendar on macOS. ★ 11
- Apple Files Inspect and manage local files and folders inside allowed roots on macOS. ★ 11
- Apple Maps Search places, estimate routes, and build Apple Maps links on macOS. ★ 11
- Apple Contacts Inspect and search Apple Contacts on macOS, and resolve a contact into a message-ready recipient. ★ 11
- Apple System Read and manage macOS system settings and perform scoped desktop actions. ★ 11
- Apple Shortcuts List, inspect, and run Apple Shortcuts on macOS. ★ 11
05 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/jonathanrreed/apple-mcps
- category
- communication - actively maintained as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-tools-mcp (active, first published 2026-08-05)
- packages
- pypi:apple-tools-mcp · mcpb:https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.0.2/apple-tools-1.0.2.mcpb
06 · Apple Tools (Unified) FAQ
What is Apple Tools (Unified)?
Unified MCP server for Apple apps on macOS. One entrypoint for Mail, Calendar, Reminders, Messages, Contacts, Notes, Shortcuts, Files, System, and Maps. This server wraps the standalone servers and exposes a unified MCP interface.
Is Apple Tools (Unified) still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-21. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Apple Tools (Unified)?
Run `uvx apple-tools-mcp`. The README documents 3 environment variables (APPLE_AGENT_MCP_TRANSPORT, APPLE_AGENT_MCP_PORT, APPLE_AGENT_MCP_CONFORMANCE_MODE) to set first. Set APPLE_AGENT_MCP_CONFORMANCE_MODE before connecting. APPLE_AGENT_MCP_TRANSPORT, APPLE_AGENT_MCP_PORT are optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Apple Tools (Unified) run locally?
Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.
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