Shortcuts MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| logging | {} |
| prompts | {} |
| resources | {} |
| completions | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| run_shortcutA | Execute a macOS Shortcut by name with optional input. Names resolve case-insensitively. If unsure which shortcut to run, call shortcuts_usage with resources: ['shortcuts'] to browse available shortcuts with purpose annotations. Error 1743 means the user must grant automation access in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation. |
| shortcuts_usageA | Access shortcut usage history, execution patterns, and user preferences. Before asking the user which shortcut to use, load the shortcuts resource (resources: ['shortcuts']) — entries with 'purposes' describe what shortcuts do, enabling intent matching without prompting. |
| view_shortcutA | Open a macOS Shortcut in the Shortcuts editor for viewing or editing. Use for shortcuts requiring interactive UI (file pickers, dialogs, prompts) since MCP cannot display their interface. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommend a Shortcut | Recommend the best shortcut for a specific task based on available shortcuts and user preferences. |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Current shortcuts list | JSON map of available shortcuts keyed by name, each with an ID and optional 'purposes' array from prior usage. Cache refreshes every 24 hours. |
| Live system state | Current system time, timezone, and timestamp for time-based analysis. |
| Execution statistics & insights | AI-generated execution statistics including success rates, timing analysis, and per-shortcut performance data. |
| User preferences & usage patterns | User preferences including favorite shortcuts, workflow patterns, and contextual information. |
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