How do I install the macos defaults 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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Macos Defaults MCP Server

On MacOS: `~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` On Windows: `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

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What is the Macos Defaults MCP Server?

Macos defaults mcp server lets Claude, Cursor and other MCP clients work with Macos Defaults directly. On MacOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.

What Macos Defaults does

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Practical notes

Maintained by g0t4.

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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
list-domains	- equivalent to running defaults domains
find	- equivalent to running defaults find <word>
defaults-read	- equivalent to running defaults read <domain> <key>
defaults-write	- equivalent to running defaults write <domain> <key> <value>

How to install the Macos Defaults MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-macos-defaults": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "--directory",
        "/path/to/mcp-server-macos-defaults",
        "run",
        "mcp-server-macos-defaults"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Macos Defaults to list-domains.”
“Use Macos Defaults to find.”
“Use Macos Defaults to defaults-read.”

Frequently asked questions

On MacOS: `~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` On Windows: `%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.