Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

Launch and manage macOS applications via an MCP server.

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Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server enables the listing, launching, and management of macOS applications through the Model Context Protocol. Designed to integrate with systems supporting MCP, it provides standardized methods to enumerate app folders, launch apps by name, and open files with specified applications. Configuration details are provided for integration with Claude Config JSON.

Key Features

Lists installed applications from /Applications
Launches applications by name
Opens files with specified applications
Model Context Protocol (MCP) compliant server
Easy integration with configuration files
Supports npx command execution
Standardized app management methods
Automates app launching tasks

Use Cases

Remotely starting macOS applications programmatically
Automating routine app launches on macOS systems
Integrating app management into AI agents or chatbot workflows
Opening documents with specific macOS applications through automation
Providing context-aware app launching within larger automation pipelines
Facilitating macOS system management via standardized protocol endpoints
Streamlining development environments by scripting app launches
Enabling third-party tools to interact with macOS apps automatically

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Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

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

Features

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

Installation

Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file

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

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Language JavaScript
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Size 5,889 KB
Contributors 1
MCP Verified Nov 12, 2025

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