"Control applications in macOS" matching MCP tools:

• list_running_mac_appsA

  xcode-mcp-server (drewster99)A

  Lists all currently running macOS applications with their names, bundle IDs, and status flags (frontmost, visible, or hidden).

  MIT

• set_fan_autoA

  thermo-control-mcpA

  Releases manual fan control and returns thermal management to macOS. Use after heavy workloads end.

  MIT

• check_app_updatesA

  SysControl MCPB

  Identify outdated applications on macOS by scanning Homebrew, Mac App Store, and system updates; returns current and available version lists.

  MIT

• run_applescriptA

  MCP AppleScriptA

  Execute AppleScript commands to control macOS applications and automate tasks. Supports multi-line scripts, returns plain text output.

  MIT

• osascriptA

  osascript MCP ServerA

  Execute AppleScript or JavaScript for Automation (JXA) on macOS to control applications, automate system events, and run shell commands for workflow automation.

  MIT

• list_appsA

  macos-mcp-automationA

  List all open visible applications on macOS, providing a quick overview of active user apps.

  MIT

• computer_appsA

  FlickA

  Find running macOS applications, or list installed apps to identify what can be launched for task automation.

  MIT

• list_appsA

  mcp-mac-controlA

  Get the names of currently running applications on macOS to monitor active software or control app lifecycle.

  MIT

• list_running_appsA

  macos-control-mcpA

  Retrieve a list of all visible running macOS applications to monitor active processes.

  MIT

• run_applescriptB

  macos-mcp-automationA

  Execute raw AppleScript code on macOS to automate custom system tasks and control applications directly.

  MIT

• run_applescriptB

  automator-mcpB

  Execute AppleScript code on macOS to automate tasks, control applications, and perform system operations through the automator-mcp server.

  MIT

• build_run_mac_wsC

  sl-testB

  Build and run macOS applications from Xcode workspaces in a single command, streamlining development workflows.

  MIT

• musicC

  Reviewer MCPB

  Control Spotify playback on macOS to play, pause, skip tracks, adjust volume, and select mood-based playlists for development workflows.

  MIT

• run_applescriptC

  Coyote MCP ServerB

  Execute AppleScript commands on macOS to automate tasks or control applications through the Coyote MCP Server.

  MIT

• apple_volumeB

  Apple MCP ServerB

  Control macOS volume: get current level, set specific value, adjust by 10%, mute/unmute, and view audio info.

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• apple_appsB

  Apple MCP ServerB

  Manage macOS applications: launch, quit, force quit, check if running, list running apps, hide, or bring to front.

  -

• applescript_executeC

  Agentic Control Framework (ACF)D

  Automate macOS tasks by executing AppleScript code to control applications and system functions.

  ISC

• apple_update_system_settingC

  Apple-MCPsC

  Update macOS assistant-related system settings by specifying the setting name, mode, and enabled state. Apply changes through the unified Apple control plane.

  MIT

• asylum_applicationsA

  Malja MCPA

  Retrieve yearly individual asylum application counts by country, indicating whether applications were filed in that country or by its nationals abroad.

  MIT

• pipelines_promoteA

  Heroku MCP serverA

  Promote applications through pipeline stages to deploy code, manage staged releases, coordinate multi-app promotions, and control deployment workflows. Simplifies safe app promotion between environments.

  Apache 2.0

• get_scripting_tipsA

  macOS Automator MCP ServerA

  Find pre-built AppleScript and JXA solutions to automate macOS applications and system tasks using natural language search or category browsing.

  MIT