Apple Tools (Unified) MCP server

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• apple_archive_message

  Move a message to the preferred archive mailbox, or auto-detect an archive mailbox if no preference exists yet.

• apple_capture_follow_up_from_mail

  Turn an email into a reminder and an archival note using assistant defaults for the destination list and notes folder.

• apple_control_frontmost_app

  Use the unified Apple control plane for bounded GUI fallback actions when a native app-domain tool cannot complete the task.

• apple_create_event_interactivewrite action

  Create a Calendar event, asking for missing event details when needed.

• apple_create_note_with_defaultswrite action

  Create a note using the configured default notes folder when folder_id is omitted.

• apple_create_reminder_with_defaultswrite action

  Create a reminder using the configured default reminder list when list_id is omitted.

• apple_detect_defaults

  Detect sensible default mail, calendar, reminders, and notes targets, then persist them if missing.

• apple_detect_digest_folder

  Detect the preferred Notes folder for daily and weekly digests, and persist it if found.

• apple_ensure_digest_folder

  Ensure a dedicated Notes folder exists for daily and weekly digests, creating it when necessary and persisting the preference.

• apple_event_collaboration_summary

  Summarize attendee state for a shared calendar event so agents can verify collaboration and participation.

• apple_find_duplicate_contacts

  Find likely duplicate contacts through Apple Contacts so assistants can disambiguate people before acting.

• apple_generate_daily_briefing

  Generate a daily Apple briefing from today's context, domain health, and Mail highlights.

• apple_generate_weekly_briefing

  Generate a weekly Apple briefing from upcoming events, reminders, and Mail highlights.

• apple_get_focus_status

  Return truthful Focus support metadata through the unified Apple control plane.

• apple_get_preferences

  Read the persisted Apple-Tools assistant defaults and routing preferences.

• apple_get_prompt

  Fallback prompt rendering tool for clients that only support tools.

• apple_get_system_context

  Return a richer Apple system context snapshot, including Focus, frontmost app, and battery state.

• apple_health

  Report aggregated health across the unified Apple ecosystem MCP domains.

• apple_list_prompts

  Fallback prompt discovery tool for clients that only support tools.

• apple_list_recent_actions

  List recent assistant actions recorded by Apple-Tools for audit and undo workflows.

• apple_list_shortcuts_for_capability

  List likely shortcuts for a requested capability so Apple-Tools can use Shortcuts as an intentional bridge when native coverage is missing.

• apple_maps_get_directions_strict

  Get directions through the native Apple Maps MCP and fail closed if the Maps helper is unavailable.

• apple_maps_search_places_strict

  Search places through the native Apple Maps MCP and fail closed if the Maps helper is unavailable.

• apple_open_application

  Open an application through the unified Apple control plane using its name or bundle identifier.

• apple_open_file_path

  Open a file or folder through Apple Files and return iCloud-aware path metadata.

• apple_overview

  Return an aggregated Apple ecosystem overview using the standalone domain resources.

• apple_permission_guide

  Explain how to grant the Apple permissions needed by a given Apple domain on macOS.

• apple_prepare_communication

  Resolve a recipient through Contacts, evaluate available channels, and return the recommended mail or messages target before sending.

• apple_prepare_unique_contact

  Resolve a contact for a person-targeted workflow, but stop and return duplicate groups if likely duplicate records need cleanup first.

• apple_preview_archive_message

  Preview how Apple-Tools will archive a Mail message before moving it.

• apple_preview_communication

  Preview how Apple-Tools will route a communication before sending it through Messages or Mail.

• apple_preview_create_note_with_defaultswrite action

  Preview how Apple-Tools will create a note with the configured default notes folder.

• apple_preview_create_reminder_with_defaultswrite action

  Preview how Apple-Tools will create a reminder with the configured default reminder list.

• apple_preview_follow_up_from_mail

  Preview how Apple-Tools will turn an email into a reminder and note before creating either item.

• apple_recheck_permissions

  Recheck Apple domain health after the user changes macOS permissions, and notify the client that Apple resources changed.

• apple_reveal_in_finder

  Reveal a file or folder in Finder through Apple Files.

• apple_route_or_run_shortcutwrite action

  Use Apple Shortcuts as the explicit bridge when native Apple MCP coverage is insufficient or when the user names a shortcut directly.

• apple_send_communicationwrite action

  Send a communication through Messages or Mail using Contacts resolution and assistant defaults.

• apple_send_message_interactivewrite action

  Send an Apple Messages message, asking for missing recipient or text when needed.

• apple_set_digest_folder

  Persist the dedicated Notes folder that Apple-Tools should use for daily and weekly digests.

• apple_tag_file

  Read, replace, add, or remove Finder tags on a file or folder through Apple Files.

• apple_triage_communications_task

  Generate a cross-app communications triage summary from unread Messages and Mail search results.

• apple_undo_action

  Undo a recent Apple-Tools action when the underlying standalone MCPs support a reliable reversal.

• apple_update_contact_preferenceswrite action

  Persist preferred communication routing for a specific contact so Apple-Tools can choose the right channel and target for that person.

• apple_update_preferenceswrite action

  Persist assistant defaults such as default lists, folders, calendars, archive mailboxes, and preferred communication routing.

• apple_update_system_settingwrite action

  Apply an assistant-relevant macOS setting through the unified Apple control plane.

• test_audio_content

  Return audio content for official MCP conformance tests.

• test_embedded_resource

  Return embedded resource content for official MCP conformance tests.

• test_image_content

  Return image content for official MCP conformance tests.

• test_input_required_result_capabilities

  Request only client-supported input types.

• test_input_required_result_elicitation

  Request one elicitation input and return it.

• test_input_required_result_list_roots

  Request client roots and report their count.

• test_input_required_result_multi_round

  Complete a two-step input exchange.

• test_input_required_result_multiple_inputs

  Request several input types in one result.

• test_input_required_result_request_state

  Round-trip protected request state.

• test_input_required_result_sampling

  Request one sampling input and return it.

• test_input_required_result_tampered_state

  Exercise protected request-state validation.

• test_missing_capability

  Report the standard error when the client lacks sampling support.

• test_multiple_content_types

  Return multiple content types for official MCP conformance tests.

• test_tool_with_progresswrite action

  Send progress notifications during execution for official MCP conformance tests.

• test_trigger_prompt_change

  Trigger a prompt-list change notification.

• test_trigger_tool_change

  Trigger a tool-list change notification.

• Code scan8 source files scanned25/25
• –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
• –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
• Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
• Maintenancelast push 6 days ago15/15
• Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10

Apple Tools (Unified): common questions

Is Apple Tools (Unified) MCP server safe?

Yes, by our scan: it is graded A (92/100). Read the Apple Tools (Unified) safety report

How do I install Apple Tools (Unified)?

It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Claude Desktop or Cursor config from the install section.

Does Apple Tools (Unified) need an API key?

No secret keys are declared. It reads 11 settings from the environment.

Is Apple Tools (Unified) maintained?

The last commit was 6 days ago (2026-09-14). The latest release is v1.0.4.

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