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mcp-macos

Rank #16,982

io.github.dockndevai/mcp-macos

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

4 versions

by dockndevai (20 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 10, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 14, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with mcp-macos

mcp-macos is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by dockndevai. It ranks #16,982 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. mcp-macos is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 4 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 10, 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 mcp-macos 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-macos

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

MACOS_MODE · optional
MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC · optional
MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE · optional
MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT · optional
MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect mcp-macos and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-macos -e "MACOS_MODE=<your MACOS_MODE>" -e "MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC=<your MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC>" -e "MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE=<your MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE>" -e "MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT=<your MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT>" -e "MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST=<your MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST>" -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-macos

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

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

[mcp_servers.mcp-macos.env]
MACOS_MODE = "<your MACOS_MODE>"
MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC = "<your MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC>"
MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE = "<your MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE>"
MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT = "<your MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT>"
MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST = "<your MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST>"

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

npm package

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

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

npm package

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

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-macos": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-macos"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACOS_MODE": "<your MACOS_MODE>",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC": "<your MACOS_ALLOW_EXEC>",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE": "<your MACOS_ALLOW_DELETE>",
        "MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT": "<your MACOS_ALLOW_INPUT>",
        "MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST": "<your MACOS_PATH_ALLOWLIST>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

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

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

npm package

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

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

View all dockndevai servers →

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

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 10, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 14, 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

Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 11, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 11, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (4)

Version	Published
0.2.1	Oct 14, 2026
0.2.0	Sep 29, 2026
0.1.1	Sep 12, 2026
0.1.0	Sep 10, 2026

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Ranks ahead of 127,414 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains mcp-macos?: mcp-macos is maintained by dockndevai, which publishes 20 MCP servers (104 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is mcp-macos listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — mcp-macos is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does mcp-macos have?: MCP Toplist tracks 4 versions of mcp-macos, most recently published on Oct 14, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for mcp-macos?: The source code for mcp-macos is hosted at github.com/dockndevai/mcp-macos.

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