SERVER

Apple Shortcuts

Rank #15,809

io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-shortcuts-mcp

List, inspect, and run Apple Shortcuts on macOS.

7 versions

25 GitHub stars

by JonathanRReed (12 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 5, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 14, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with Apple Shortcuts

Apple Shortcuts is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by JonathanRReed. It ranks #15,809 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 25 GitHub stars. Apple Shortcuts is listed on Official MCP, with 7 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 5, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 14, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What Apple Shortcuts can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using Apple Shortcuts

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect Apple Shortcuts and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add apple-shortcuts-mcp -e "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE=<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>" -- uvx apple-shortcuts-mcp

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.apple-shortcuts-mcp]
command = "uvx"
args = ["apple-shortcuts-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.apple-shortcuts-mcp.env]
APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE = "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-shortcuts-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-shortcuts-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-shortcuts-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-shortcuts-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "apple-shortcuts-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-shortcuts-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-shortcuts-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-shortcuts-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-shortcuts-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-shortcuts-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_MCP_SAFETY_MODE>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs/releases/download/v1.1.2/apple-shortcuts-1.1.2.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 5, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 14, 2026
Version history: 7 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 14, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 6, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (7)

Version	Published
1.1.2	Oct 14, 2026
1.1.1	Oct 13, 2026
1.1.0	Oct 10, 2026
1.0.5	Sep 25, 2026
1.0.4	Sep 4, 2026
1.0.3	Sep 1, 2026
1.0.2	Aug 5, 2026

STANDING

#15,809of 144,396 active serversTop 25%

Ranks ahead of 128,587 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

Recent momentum

+13GitHub stars since Aug 24 (+108%)

BADGE

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Apple Shortcuts?: Apple Shortcuts is maintained by JonathanRReed, which publishes 12 MCP servers (77 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Apple Shortcuts listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Apple Shortcuts is listed on the Official MCP Registry.
How many versions does Apple Shortcuts have?: MCP Toplist tracks 7 versions of Apple Shortcuts, most recently published on Oct 14, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Apple Shortcuts?: The source code for Apple Shortcuts is hosted at github.com/JonathanRReed/Apple-MCPs.

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