How do I install the mcp macos utils 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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MCP Macos Utils MCP Server

MCP server providing macOS utility tools

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the MCP Macos Utils MCP Server?

MCP server providing macOS utility tools

What it actually does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides macOS utility tools for AI assistants.

Native macOS Notifications — Send system notifications with different types (success, error, info, warning)
Auto Project Detection — Automatically detects and includes the current project name in notifications
Notification Logging — All notifications are logged to ~/.mcp-notifications.log for audit trail
TypeScript Support — Fully typed for better development experience

Configuration

macOS (uses native osascript for notifications) - Node.js 20+ - TypeScript 5.5+

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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.

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How to install the MCP Macos Utils MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-utils": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/mcp-macos-utils/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

macOS (uses native osascript for notifications) - Node.js 20+ - TypeScript 5.5+

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Macos Utils to notify.”
“Use MCP Macos Utils to Building.”

Frequently asked questions

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