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license-
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maintenanceAn MCP server to list and launch applications on MacOS
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MIT
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 "Install 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-launcherlaunch 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"
]
}
}
}Maintenance
–Maintainers
–Response time
–Release cycle
–Releases (12mo)
Commit activity
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