LocalFree server, account needed

Askew MCP server

Dominic-DK/askew-mcp

Run Apple Shortcuts on an iPhone, iPad or Mac (even locked), send lock-screen notifications and receive device events over an end-to-end encrypted relay.

1 GitHub stars568 npm downloads / month
Source code Website

Install Askew in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add askew-iphone-ipad-and-mac-via-shortcuts -- npx -y askew-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "askew-iphone-ipad-and-mac-via-shortcuts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "askew-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Askew MCP server do?

Run Apple Shortcuts on an iPhone, iPad or Mac (even locked), send lock-screen notifications and receive device events over an end-to-end encrypted relay.

Is the Askew MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Askew run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Askew to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add askew-iphone-ipad-and-mac-via-shortcuts -- npx -y askew-mcp

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