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Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

MCP server for launching applications on macOS

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What is the Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server?

MCP server for launching applications on macOS

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for launching and managing macOS applications.

  • List all applications installed in the /Applications folder
  • Launch applications by name
  • Open files with specific applications

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simulator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "y",
        "@joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Frequently asked questions

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

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