Mac Control MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Mac Control in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add mac-control -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-mac-control

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mac-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@dockndevai/mcp-mac-control"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Mac Control MCP server do?

Full Mac control: shell, AppleScript, files, processes and human-like GUI input with a screenshot loop, plus an optional safe mode with read-only, gated access.

Is the Mac Control 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 Mac Control run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add Mac Control to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mac-control -- npx -y @dockndevai/mcp-mac-control

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