Apple
Apple MCP Servers is a collection of MCP servers for native Apple applications on macOS.
You can connect large language models to local macOS data. Supports Notes, Messages, Contacts, Mail, Reminders, Calendar, and Maps.
Features
- Reads, creates, updates, moves, and deletes Apple Notes and folders.
- Reads message history, searches conversations, and sends Apple Messages.
- Manages Apple Contacts, groups, and contact details.
- Reads, sends, searches, flags, and manages Apple Mail.
- Creates, updates, completes, and manages Apple Reminders and lists.
- Creates, updates, and manages Apple Calendar events.
- Searches locations, gets directions, and drops pins in Apple Maps.
- Restricts destructive operations via configurable safety modes.
Use Cases
- Search notes for specific recipes or meeting minutes.
- Send an iMessage to a contact about arrival times.
- Create a new contact entry for a business associate.
- Mark dentist appointment reminders as completed.
- Create a meeting in the Work calendar with advance alerts.
- Search for coffee shops near specific locations in Apple Maps.
- Find unread emails containing invoice attachments.
How To Use It
1. Install the Apple MCP Servers with NPX.
# Apple Notes
npx @griches/apple-notes-mcp
# Apple Messages
npx @griches/apple-messages-mcp
# Apple Contacts
npx @griches/apple-contacts-mcp
# Apple Reminders
npx @griches/apple-reminders-mcp
# Apple Calendar
npx @griches/apple-calendar-mcp
# Apple Maps
npx @griches/apple-maps-mcp
# Apple Mail
npx @griches/apple-mail-mcp2. Add these MCP servers to your MCP clients.
Claude Code
claude mcp add apple-notes -- npx @griches/apple-notes-mcp --read-only
claude mcp add apple-messages -- npx @griches/apple-messages-mcp --confirm-destructive
claude mcp add apple-contacts -- npx @griches/apple-contacts-mcp
claude mcp add apple-reminders -- npx @griches/apple-reminders-mcp
claude mcp add apple-calendar -- npx @griches/apple-calendar-mcp
claude mcp add apple-maps -- npx @griches/apple-maps-mcp
claude mcp add apple-mail -- npx @griches/apple-mail-mcpClaude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-notes": {
"command": "npx",
"args":["@griches/apple-notes-mcp", "--read-only"]
},
"apple-messages": {
"command": "npx",
"args":["@griches/apple-messages-mcp", "--confirm-destructive"]
},
"apple-contacts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@griches/apple-contacts-mcp"]
},
"apple-reminders": {
"command": "npx",
"args":["@griches/apple-reminders-mcp"]
},
"apple-calendar": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@griches/apple-calendar-mcp"]
},
"apple-maps": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@griches/apple-maps-mcp"]
},
"apple-mail": {
"command": "npx",
"args":["@griches/apple-mail-mcp"]
}
}
}3. Configure your MCP client to run the built JavaScript files directly.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-notes": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/notes/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-messages": {
"command": "node",
"args":["/absolute/path/to/messages/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-contacts": {
"command": "node",
"args":["/absolute/path/to/contacts/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-reminders": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/reminders/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-calendar": {
"command": "node",
"args":["/absolute/path/to/calendar/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-maps": {
"command": "node",
"args":["/absolute/path/to/maps/build/index.js"]
},
"apple-mail": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mail/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Available Tools
Apple Notes Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_folders | List all folders in Apple Notes |
create_folder | Create a new folder |
list_notes | List all notes in a folder |
get_note | Get the full content of a note by title |
create_note | Create a new note (HTML body) in a folder |
update_note | Update the body of an existing note |
move_note | Move a note from one folder to another |
append_to_note | Append HTML content to an existing note |
delete_note | Delete a note |
delete_folder | Delete a folder and all its notes |
search_notes | Search notes by keyword in titles and body content |
Apple Messages Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_chats | List recent chats with last message preview |
get_chat_messages | Get message history for a specific chat (with optional date range filtering) |
search_messages | Search messages by text content |
send_message | Send an iMessage or SMS |
get_chat_participants | Get participants of a chat |
Apple Contacts Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_groups | List all groups in Apple Contacts |
list_contacts | List all contacts, optionally filtered by group |
get_contact | Get full details of a contact (emails, phones, addresses, etc.) |
search_contacts | Search contacts by name |
create_contact | Create a new contact with optional email, phone, organization |
update_contact | Update an existing contact’s details |
delete_contact | Delete a contact by name |
create_group | Create a new group |
delete_group | Delete a contact group |
add_contact_to_group | Add a contact to a group |
remove_contact_from_group | Remove a contact from a group |
Apple Reminders Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_lists | List all reminder lists |
create_list | Create a new reminder list |
list_reminders | List reminders with a due date in a list (optionally include completed) |
get_reminder | Get full details of a reminder by name or id |
create_reminder | Create a new reminder with optional due date, notes, and priority |
update_reminder | Update an existing reminder’s details (by name or id) |
complete_reminder | Mark a reminder as completed (by name or id) |
uncomplete_reminder | Mark a completed reminder as incomplete (by name or id) |
delete_reminder | Delete a reminder (by name or id) |
delete_list | Delete a reminder list and all its reminders |
search_reminders | Search reminders by name across lists |
Apple Calendar Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_calendars | List all calendars |
list_all_events | List events across all calendars within a date range |
list_events | List events in a specific calendar within a date range |
get_event | Get full details of an event by summary/title, including alerts |
create_event | Create a new event with date, time, location, description, and optional alerts |
update_event | Update an existing event’s details, including alerts |
delete_event | Delete an event by summary/title |
search_events | Search events by summary/title across calendars |
Apple Maps Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_location | Search for a location in Apple Maps |
get_directions | Get directions between two locations (driving, walking, or transit) |
drop_pin | Drop a pin at specific coordinates |
open_address | Open a specific address in Apple Maps |
save_to_favorites | Open a location in Maps so you can save it as a favorite |
Apple Mail Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
list_mailboxes | List all mailboxes across accounts with unread counts |
list_messages | List recent messages in a mailbox, optionally filtered to unread only |
get_message | Get the full content of an email by ID |
search_messages | Search emails by subject or sender across mailboxes |
send_email | Send an email with optional CC/BCC (supports multiple recipients) |
get_unread_count | Get unread count for a mailbox or all mailboxes |
move_message | Move an email to a different mailbox |
mark_read | Mark an email as read or unread |
delete_message | Delete an email (moves to trash) |
flag_message | Flag or unflag an email message |
FAQs
Q: Do the Apple applications need to be open?
A: AppleScript-based servers require the application to be running. Calendar and Reminders use EventKit and run independently.
Q: How do I read the Messages database?
A: You must grant Full Disk Access to your terminal application in macOS System Settings.
Q: Can Apple Maps return structured location data?
A: Apple Maps only provides visual results. The application lacks a programmatic way to return search results or route details.
Q: How do I stop the AI from deleting my data?
A: You can append the --read-only flag or the --confirm-destructive flag to the startup command.
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