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mcp-mac-control

Rank #14,600

io.github.dockndevai/mcp-mac-control

Full macOS control — drive a Mac like a human: shell, AppleScript, files, and human-like GUI.

4 versions

by dockndevai (20 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 16, 2026

Last publish date

Sep 26, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with mcp-mac-control

mcp-mac-control is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by dockndevai. It ranks #14,600 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. mcp-mac-control is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 16, 2026 and most recently updated on Sep 26, 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 mcp-mac-control 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 mcp-mac-control

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 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MACCTL_SAFE_MODE · optional
MACCTL_MODE · optional
MACCTL_CONFIRM · optional
MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST · optional
MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect mcp-mac-control and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-mac-control -e "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE=<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>" -e "MACCTL_MODE=<your MACCTL_MODE>" -e "MACCTL_CONFIRM=<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>" -e "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST=<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>" -e "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS=<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>" -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-mac-control

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-mac-control]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-mac-control.env]
MACCTL_SAFE_MODE = "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>"
MACCTL_MODE = "<your MACCTL_MODE>"
MACCTL_CONFIRM = "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>"
MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST = "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>"
MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS = "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mac-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE": "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_MODE": "<your MACCTL_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_CONFIRM": "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>",
        "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>",
        "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS": "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mac-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE": "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_MODE": "<your MACCTL_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_CONFIRM": "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>",
        "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>",
        "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS": "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-mac-control": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE": "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_MODE": "<your MACCTL_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_CONFIRM": "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>",
        "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>",
        "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS": "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mac-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE": "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_MODE": "<your MACCTL_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_CONFIRM": "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>",
        "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>",
        "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS": "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-mac-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACCTL_SAFE_MODE": "<your MACCTL_SAFE_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_MODE": "<your MACCTL_MODE>",
        "MACCTL_CONFIRM": "<your MACCTL_CONFIRM>",
        "MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACCTL_PATH_ALLOWLIST>",
        "MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS": "<your MACCTL_PROTECTED_PATHS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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 dockndevai

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 16, 2026
Latest version published: Sep 26, 2026
Version history: 4 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, 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 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Sep 16, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 17, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
0.3.1	Sep 26, 2026
0.3.0	Sep 26, 2026
0.2.1	Sep 19, 2026
0.1.0	Sep 17, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains mcp-mac-control?: mcp-mac-control is maintained by dockndevai, which publishes 20 MCP servers (104 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is mcp-mac-control listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — mcp-mac-control is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does mcp-mac-control have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of mcp-mac-control, most recently published on Sep 26, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for mcp-mac-control?: The source code for mcp-mac-control is hosted at github.com/dockndevai/mcp-mac-control.

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