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macwhisper-mcp-server

Rank #13,432

io.github.docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-server

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2 versions

3 GitHub stars

by docdyhr (3 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Apr 24, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 15, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with macwhisper-mcp-server

macwhisper-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by docdyhr. It ranks #13,432 of 150,963 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 3 GitHub stars. macwhisper-mcp-server is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, PulseMCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Apr 24, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 15, 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 macwhisper-mcp-server 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 macwhisper-mcp-server

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 Glama, last synced Oct 22, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS · required
MACWHISPER_CLI · optional
MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect macwhisper-mcp-server and confirm it works

Python package (PyPI)

claude mcp add macwhisper-mcp-server -e "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS=<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>" -e "MACWHISPER_CLI=<your MACWHISPER_CLI>" -e "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH=<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>" -- uvx macwhisper-mcp-server

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Python package (PyPI)

[mcp_servers.macwhisper-mcp-server]
command = "uvx"
args = ["macwhisper-mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.macwhisper-mcp-server.env]
MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS = "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>"
MACWHISPER_CLI = "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>"
MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH = "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macwhisper-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macwhisper-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>",
        "MACWHISPER_CLI": "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>",
        "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH": "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macwhisper-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macwhisper-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>",
        "MACWHISPER_CLI": "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>",
        "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH": "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "servers": {
    "macwhisper-mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macwhisper-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>",
        "MACWHISPER_CLI": "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>",
        "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH": "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macwhisper-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macwhisper-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>",
        "MACWHISPER_CLI": "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>",
        "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH": "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Python package (PyPI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macwhisper-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macwhisper-mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS": "<your MACWHISPER_ALLOWED_PATHS>",
        "MACWHISPER_CLI": "<your MACWHISPER_CLI>",
        "MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH": "<your MACWHISPER_LOG_PATH>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by docdyhr

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for macwhisper-mcp-serveryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Apr 24, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 15, 2026
Version history: 2 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 22, 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 22, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Apr 25, 2026 · still listed
PulseMCP ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Jun 4, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (2)

Version	Published
1.2.1	Oct 15, 2026
1.0.1	Apr 25, 2026

STANDING

#13,432of 150,963 active serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 137,531 of 150,963 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains macwhisper-mcp-server?: macwhisper-mcp-server is maintained by docdyhr, which publishes 3 MCP servers (57 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is macwhisper-mcp-server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — macwhisper-mcp-server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside PulseMCP and Glama.
How many versions does macwhisper-mcp-server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of macwhisper-mcp-server, most recently published on Oct 15, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for macwhisper-mcp-server?: The source code for macwhisper-mcp-server is hosted at github.com/docdyhr/macwhisper-mcp-server.

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