mac-apps-launcher
Enables interaction with macOS applications, allowing users to list installed applications in the /Applications folder, launch applications by name, and open files with specific applications.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mac-apps-launcher launch Safari"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Fork from: JoshuaRileyDev/mac-apps-launcher
Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for launching and managing macOS applications.
Features
List all applications installed in the
/ApplicationsfolderLaunch applications by name
Open files with specific applications
Related MCP server: MCP Mac Apps Server
Installation
Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file
{
"mcpServers": {
"mac-apps-launcher-mcp": {
"command": "bunx",
"args": [
"@eugenechen/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server@latest"
]
}
}
}Available Tools
3 toolslaunch_appB
Launch a Mac application by name
Inputs: appName (required).
list_applicationsARead-onlyIdempotent
List all applications installed in the /Applications folder
Inputs: no named parameters.
open_with_appB
Open a file or folder with a specific application
Inputs: appName (required), filePath (required).
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TDQS
Scored across 3 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: launch_app launches apps by name, list_applications lists installed apps, and open_with_app opens files/folders with apps. There is no overlap or ambiguity between these functions, making tool selection straightforward for an agent.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (launch_app, list_applications, open_with_app) using snake_case throughout. This predictable naming scheme enhances readability and usability for agents.
With 3 tools, this server is well-scoped for its purpose of launching and managing Mac applications. Each tool earns its place by covering essential operations: listing apps, launching them, and opening files with them, without being too sparse or bloated.
The tool set provides complete coverage for the domain of Mac app launching and management. It includes discovery (list_applications), launching (launch_app), and file association (open_with_app), with no obvious gaps or dead ends for typical agent workflows.
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