Mac Apps Launcher
Launch and manage macOS applications from Claude conversations. List installed apps, open them by name, or use specific apps to open files.
Launch and control macOS applications.
What it does
- List all applications in /Applications folder
- Launch macOS applications by name
- Open files with specific applications
- Control app launching from chat interface
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About Mac Apps Launcher
Mac Apps Launcher is a community-built MCP server published by joshuarileydev that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Mac Apps Launcher — quickly launch, organize, and control macOS applications with shortcuts, window management, and fast It is categorized under file systems, developer tools.
How to install
You can install Mac Apps Launcher in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
License
Mac Apps Launcher is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Mac Apps Launcher MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for launching and managing macOS applications.
Features
- List all applications installed in the
/Applicationsfolder - Launch applications by name
- Open files with specific applications
Installation
Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file
{
"mcpServers": {
"simulator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"y",
"@joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
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