How do I install the apple reminders 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 Reminders MCP Server

MCP server for Apple Reminders

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What is the Apple Reminders MCP Server?

MCP server for Apple Reminders

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with Apple Reminders on macOS.

List Management — View all reminder lists in your Apple Reminders app
Reminder Retrieval — Get all reminders from a specific list
Create Reminders — Create new reminders with titles, due dates, and notes
Complete Reminders — Mark reminders as completed
Delete Reminders — Remove reminders from your lists
Date Handling — Proper handling of ISO date formats for due dates

What it needs from you

macOS (required for Apple Reminders integration) - Node.js 16+ - Apple Reminders app configured with at least one list

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
getLists
getReminders	Returns reminders from a specific list. - Parameters: - listName (required): The name of the reminder list
createReminder	Creates a new reminder. - Parameters: - listName (required): The name of the reminder list - title (required): The title of the reminder - dueDate (optional): The due date for the reminder (ISO format: "YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:
completeReminder	Marks a reminder as completed. - Parameters: - listName (required): The name of the reminder list - reminderName (required): The name of the reminder to complete
deleteReminder	Deletes a reminder. - Parameters: - listName (required): The name of the reminder list - reminderName (required): The name of the reminder to delete

How to install the Apple Reminders MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-reminders": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/mcp-apple-reminders/dist/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

macOS (required for Apple Reminders integration) - Node.js 16+ - Apple Reminders app configured with at least one list

Example prompts to try

“Use Apple Reminders MCP to getLists.”
“Use Apple Reminders MCP to getReminders.”
“Use Apple Reminders MCP to createReminder.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Apple Reminders Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.