# macOS Shortcuts

> Use this tool when you need to automate tasks on macOS or integrate AI assistants with existing workflows. It solves problems such as streamlining repetitive tasks, enhancing productivity, and facilitating custom AI interactions through text-based shortcuts. With inputs like text prompts and outputs like automated task execution, use macOS Shortcuts in contexts where you want to leverage AI-driven automation on macOS 12+ environments.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/aezizhu-macos-shortcuts  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aezizhu-macos-shortcuts

## Description

MCP server implementation by aezi zhu that provides AI assistants with access to macOS Shortcuts automation through two distinct approaches: traditional shortcut execution via the macOS shortcuts CLI for running existing shortcuts, and a custom prompt shortcut system that enables users to create and manage text-based shortcuts like /th for thinking prompts or /ider for idea generation. The implementation includes comprehensive security controls with input validation, shortcut allowlists/blocklists, and audit logging, plus caching for performance optimization and a shortcut builder for programmatic creation of macOS shortcuts. Built with TypeScript and designed for macOS 12+ environments, it serves users who want to integrate their existing Shortcuts app workflows with AI assistants or create custom prompt templates for common AI interaction patterns like analysis, writing, and creative tasks.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.87
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/aezizhu-macos-shortcuts)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/aezizhu/shortcut-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "aezizhu-macos-shortcuts"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aezizhu-macos-shortcuts` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/aezizhu-macos-shortcuts/pull`

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