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io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 20 Sep 2026; it has been in the index since 20 Sep 2026. How this is checked

macOS MCP Server is an open-source MCP server that exposes macOS system controls, window management, and hardware state to compatible MCP clients. Developers can install and run it locally to automate and inspect macOS systems.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

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Purpose: Giving MCP clients controlled access to macOS system functions, windows, and hardware state.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers building MCP clients and macOS automation workflows

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: agents, workflow_automation

Inferred · not functionally tested

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: indicated (inferred, not tested) · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: CLI · deployment: cli, macos, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is a CLI tools & terminal project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on giving MCP clients controlled access to macOS system functions, windows, and hardware state. Inferred · not functionally tested: io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is an open-source project aimed at developers building MCP clients and macOS automation workflows. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the command line and macOS, and it can be self-hosted.

cyanheads builds and maintains io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include system controls, window management, and hardware state. Basis unknown · not verified: Catalogued interfaces include an MCP server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • System controls
  • Window management
  • Hardware state
  • MCP tools
  • Homebrew installation
  • Local execution

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
macos-automationmcp-serverwindow-managementhardware-controls

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Connectors
MCP
Runs on
CLImacOSSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed20 Sep · 15:04 UTC
    io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server seen via MCP Registry (official)
    Source: MCP Registry (official) · Open

Frequently asked questions about io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server

What is io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server focuses on giving MCP clients controlled access to macOS system functions, windows, and hardware state. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is an open-source project built for developers building MCP clients and macOS automation workflows.
Does io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server runs on the command line and macOS. It can also be self-hosted.
Is io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 20 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include mcp-macos, mcp-mac-control, and mac-control-mcp.mcp-macosmcp-mac-controlmac-control-mcp
Who develops io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server?
io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is developed by cyanheads.
Is io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — io.github.cyanheads/macos-mcp-server is open source under the Open Source license.

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