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macos-mcp-server

Rank #6,934

io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server

Control macOS system settings, apps, windows, audio, displays, screenshots, and Focus mode via MCP.

5 versions

3 GitHub stars

by cyanheads (135 servers)View repository ↗Claim this server

First listed

May 25, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 20, 2026

OVERVIEW

macos-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by cyanheads. It ranks #6,934 of 132,046 servers tracked on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3 GitHub stars. macos-mcp-server is listed across 4 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP, Smithery and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 25, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 20, 2026.

STANDING

#6,934of 132,046 tracked serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 125,112 of 132,046 servers on MCP Toplist.

CONNECT

Use macos-mcp-server

No setupRuns out of the box

No credentials or required configuration declared — add it to your MCP client and go.

npm package

claude mcp add macos-mcp-server -e "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR=<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>" -e "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS=<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/macos-mcp-server run start:stdio

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npm package

claude mcp add macos-mcp-server -e "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR=<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>" -e "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS=<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>" -e "MCP_HTTP_HOST=<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>" -e "MCP_HTTP_PORT=<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>" -e "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH=<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>" -e "MCP_AUTH_MODE=<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>" -e "MCP_LOG_LEVEL=<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y @cyanheads/macos-mcp-server run start:http

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npm package

[mcp_servers.macos-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server", "run", "start:stdio"]

[mcp_servers.macos-mcp-server.env]
MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR = "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>"
MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS = "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"

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

npm package

[mcp_servers.macos-mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server", "run", "start:http"]

[mcp_servers.macos-mcp-server.env]
MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR = "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>"
MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS = "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>"
MCP_HTTP_HOST = "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>"
MCP_HTTP_PORT = "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>"
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH = "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>"
MCP_AUTH_MODE = "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>"
MCP_LOG_LEVEL = "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/macos-mcp-server",
        "run",
        "start:http"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR": "<your MACOS_SCREENSHOT_DIR>",
        "MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS": "<your MACOS_DISPLAY_LAYOUTS>",
        "MCP_HTTP_HOST": "<your MCP_HTTP_HOST>",
        "MCP_HTTP_PORT": "<your MCP_HTTP_PORT>",
        "MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH": "<your MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH>",
        "MCP_AUTH_MODE": "<your MCP_AUTH_MODE>",
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "<your MCP_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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REGISTRIES

Listed on 4 registries

ORGANIZATION

cyanheads

Organization

cyanheads

Servers in org

135

Versions across org

2337

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
0.1.6	Sep 20, 2026
0.1.5	Aug 22, 2026
0.1.4	Jun 13, 2026
0.1.3	May 26, 2026
0.1.2	May 25, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains macos-mcp-server?: macos-mcp-server is maintained by cyanheads, which publishes 135 MCP servers (2337 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is macos-mcp-server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — macos-mcp-server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP, Smithery and Glama.
How many versions does macos-mcp-server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of macos-mcp-server, most recently published on Sep 20, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for macos-mcp-server?: The source code for macos-mcp-server is hosted at github.com/cyanheads/macos-mcp-server.

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