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MacOS-MCP

Lightweight MCP Server for macOS desktop interaction

Category
Pending
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Integration details

Description

MacOS-MCP is a lightweight, open-source MCP server that bridges AI agents with the macOS operating system. It enables LLM agents to perform real-world tasks such as app launching, window management, UI interaction, browser automation, desktop state capture, and shell execution using native macOS accessibility and automation APIs. **KEY FEATURES** - **Native macOS Integration**: Interact with applications, windows, and UI elements through the macOS Accessibility API and Quartz event system. - **Bring Your Own LLM/VLM**: Works with any language model and optionally provides visual snapshots when needed. - **Rich Toolset for Desktop Automation**: Pre-built tools for application control, mouse and keyboard input, scrolling, shell commands, and desktop state capture. - **Lightweight and Open Source**: Minimal setup with a focused Python package and MIT license. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** - Python 3.11 or higher - macOS 12 or higher - Accessibility permissions granted to the terminal or application running the MCP server - UV Package Manager This MCP server uses UV for running the package in a managed Python environment. Installation: `curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh` For detailed installation instructions, [see the UV documentation](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/)

Integration type
Connector
Verification status
Verified connector
Platform
Claude
Category
Pending

The broad Category that contains the Primary Subcategory.

Primary Subcategory
Desktop, OS & File Automation

The Primary Subcategory used for this profile’s headline score.

Secondary Subcategories
None listed

Other Subcategories where the Integration is listed.

Brand
Unknown
Access
Unknown
First tracked
2026-08-15
Tool count
11
Geography
US

Claude Discoverability Score

MacOS-MCP isn’t discoverable through Claude’s Connector picker

It runs as a local Claude Desktop Extension, so Claude cannot surface or score it there today.

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What the current score measures

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How this score is measured
api.agi.techPending VerificationGet notified
DeviceLinkPending VerificationGet notified
Remote Desktop CommanderPending VerificationGet notified
Rooster WakePending VerificationGet notified
MacOS-MCPLocal Extension · Not scored
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Tools

11 tools agents can invoke

MacOS-MCP FAQ
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What are MacOS-MCP alternatives on Claude?

As of 2026-09-14, MacOS-MCP competes with api.agi.tech, DeviceLink, Remote Desktop Commander, Rooster Wake in Claude Desktop, OS & File Automation, ranked by public Discoverability Score.

Where is this profile measured?

This profile uses the geography attached to the latest public registry snapshot: US. Locale tags are intentionally omitted.