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Launch and control macOS applications.
README
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for launching and managing macOS applications.
Features
- List all applications installed in the
/Applicationsfolder - Launch applications by name
- Open files with specific applications
Installation
Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file
{
"mcpServers": {
"simulator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"y",
"@joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Install Mac Apps Launcher in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install mac-apps-launcherInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add mac-apps-launcher -- npx -y @joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-serverStep-by-step: how to install Mac Apps Launcher
FAQ
Is Mac Apps Launcher MCP free?
Yes, Mac Apps Launcher MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Mac Apps Launcher need an API key?
No, Mac Apps Launcher runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Mac Apps Launcher hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Mac Apps Launcher in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Mac Apps Launcher on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
Changes
Versions and requested access over time.
- New version published
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