Apple Productivity MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Apple Productivity in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add apple-productivity -- npx -y @gambadio/apple-productivity-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-productivity": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gambadio/apple-productivity-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Apple Productivity MCP server do?

133 tools for local Apple apps, iWork documents, files and media, plus optional allowlisted Shortcuts.

Is the Apple Productivity MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Apple Productivity run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Apple Productivity to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add apple-productivity -- npx -y @gambadio/apple-productivity-mcp

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