Provides access to the macOS clipboard via OSAScript, allowing retrieval of clipboard content including text, images, and binary data
MacOS Clipboard MCP Server
An MCP server that provides access to the macOS clipboard via OSAScript. This tool allows AI assistants to see what content is on the user's clipboard, including text, images, and binary data.
Features
- Retrieve content from the macOS clipboard
- Supports multiple content types:
- Text
- Images (PNG)
- Raw binary data
Installation
Usage
To start the server:
For development with hot reloading:
Alternative development modes:
Implementation Notes
- Uses AppleScript via the
osascript
command to interact with the macOS clipboard - Handles various clipboard content types
- Content is returned with appropriate MIME types
- The clipboard should always be checked on demand (not cached) as content can change between requests
Requirements
- macOS operating system
- Bun runtime
local-only server
The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.
Tools
Provides AI assistants access to the macOS clipboard content, supporting text, images, and binary data via OSAScript.
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