Apple Shortcuts
Rank #40,306io.github.mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts
MCP server for Apple Shortcuts via the macOS shortcuts CLI
What you can do with Apple Shortcuts
Apple Shortcuts is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by mindstone. It ranks #40,306 of 151,203 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 13 GitHub stars. Apple Shortcuts is listed on Official MCP, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on May 21, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 10, 2026.
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What Apple Shortcuts can and cannot do
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What you need before using Apple Shortcuts
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 23, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
Connect Apple Shortcuts and confirm it works
claude mcp add mcp-server-apple-shortcuts -e "APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS=<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>" -- npx -y @mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcutsReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.mcp-server-apple-shortcuts]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"]
[mcp_servers.mcp-server-apple-shortcuts.env]
APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-apple-shortcuts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts"
],
"env": {
"APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your APPLE_SHORTCUTS_TIMEOUT_MS>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- May 21, 2026
- Latest version published
- Aug 10, 2026
- Version history
- 3 versions tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by the Official MCP Registry, last synced Oct 23, 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
- Aug 10, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since May 21, 2026 · still listed
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Available versions (3)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.2.1 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 0.2.0 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 0.1.2 | May 21, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains Apple Shortcuts?
- Apple Shortcuts is maintained by mindstone, which publishes 43 MCP servers (150 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 3 versions of Apple Shortcuts, most recently published on Aug 10, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for Apple Shortcuts?
- The source code for Apple Shortcuts is hosted at github.com/mindstone/mcp-servers.
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