How do I install the apple mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Apple MCP Server

Apple MCP tools for contacts, notes, messages, and mail integration

Local serverstdio

What is the Apple MCP Server?

Apple MCP tools for contacts, notes, messages, and mail integration

What the server does

This is a collection of apple-native tools for the MCP protocol.

Send messages using the Apple Messages app
Read out messages
Search & read notes in Apple Notes app
Search contacts for sending messages
Send emails with multiple recipients (to, cc, bcc) and file attachments
Search emails with custom queries, mailbox selection, and result limits

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How to install the Apple MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-mcp": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "@dhravya/apple-mcp@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Apple MCP to Usage.”

Frequently asked questions

Apple MCP tools for contacts, notes, messages, and mail integration Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.