mcp-macos-utils
macOS Utilities
Documentation
mcp-macos-utils
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides macOS utility tools for AI assistants.
Features
- 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
Installation
1. Clone this repository:
git clone
cd mcp-macos-utils2. Run the install script:
./install.shThis will:
- Install npm dependencies
- Build the TypeScript code
- Create an example configuration file
Configuration
Add the following to your MCP client's configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"macos-utils": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-macos-utils/dist/index.js"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Replace `/absolute/path/to/mcp-macos-utils` with the actual path to this directory.
Usage
Once configured, the following tool will be available to AI assistants:
notify
Send a macOS notification with project context.
Parameters:
- `title` (required): The notification title
- `message` (required): The notification message
- `type` (optional): Type of notification - `success`, `error`, `info`, or `warning` (default: `info`)
- `sound` (optional): Whether to play a sound (default: `true`)
- `subtitle` (optional): Custom subtitle (defaults to current project name)
Example:
await notify({
title: "Build Complete",
message: "Your project has been built successfully",
type: "success"
});Notification Types
- Success (✅): For successful operations
- Error (❌): For errors or failures
- Warning (⚠️): For warnings or cautions
- Info (ℹ️): For general information
Logging
All notifications are logged to `~/.mcp-notifications.log` in JSON format, including:
- Timestamp
- Project name
- Notification type
- Title and message
- Any errors that occurred
Development
Building
npm run buildDevelopment Mode
npm run devClean Build
npm run clean
npm run buildRequirements
- macOS (uses native `osascript` for notifications)
- Node.js 20+
- TypeScript 5.5+
License
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is mcp-macos-utils?
mcp-macos-utils is macOS Utilities
How do I install mcp-macos-utils?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is mcp-macos-utils open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/msageryd/mcp-macos-utils.
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