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Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for launching and managing macOS applications.

Features

  • List all applications installed in the /Applications folder

  • Launch 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 tools
launch_appB

Launch a Mac application by name

Inputs: appName (required).

list_applicationsA
Read-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).

Tool Schema Changelog

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    TDQS

    A3.8/5.0

    Scored across 3 tools

    Disambiguation5/5

    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.

    Naming Consistency5/5

    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.

    Tool Count5/5

    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.

    Completeness5/5

    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.

    Maintenance

    ActivityInactive
    ResponsivenessNo recent community issues

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