joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server

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An MCP server to list and launch applications on MacOS

by JoshuaRileyDev

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An MCP server to list and launch applications on MacOS

README

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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

from github.com/JoshuaRileyDev/mac-apps-launcher

Installing joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server

This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.

▸ github.com/JoshuaRileyDev/mac-apps-launcher

FAQ

Is joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server MCP free?

Yes, joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.

Does joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server need an API key?

No, joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server runs without API keys or environment variables.

Is joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server hosted or self-hosted?

Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.

How do I install joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?

Open joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.