How do I install mcp-macos?

Pick a client above and copy the generated config. Cursor and VS Code also have a deep link when the server can run locally or remotely.

Is mcp-macos official?

No. Registry-listed is not the same as vendor-official. Read the methodology for the difference.

How is the trust score calculated?

This listing scores 13 (Limited). The formula is published on the methodology page.

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mcp-macos MCP Server

Name: mcp-macos MCP Server
Author: dockndevai

Observe & operate a Mac — files, processes, apps, shell, AppleScript, GUI — safe by default.

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~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dockndevai-mcp-macos": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-macos@0.2.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_MODE": "",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC": "",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE": "",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT": "",
        "MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Name	Required	Notes
MACOS_MODE	No	Access mode: read-only \| read-write \| admin. Starts read-only; writes need read-write.
MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC	No	Set true to allow run_command / run_applescript / kill_process (admin mode).
MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE	No	Set true to allow delete_path (moves to Trash; admin mode).
MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT	No	Set true to allow GUI input (type/key/click; admin mode). Needs Accessibility permission.
MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST	No	Comma-separated path roots the agent may touch (empty = anywhere; protected paths still apply).

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