# Apple Shortcuts (macOS)

> Use this tool when you need to automate tasks on macOS or integrate AI capabilities with Apple's Shortcuts app. It solves problems like hands-free device control and automated workflow execution by allowing AI assistants to list and run available shortcuts with optional input parameters. This server is ideal for building AI assistants that can interact with and control macOS applications and system functions.

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

## Description

This MCP server, developed by recursechat, enables AI assistants like Claude to control Apple Shortcuts automations on macOS. Built with Node.js, it allows listing available shortcuts and running them by name with optional input parameters. The implementation provides a simple interface for automation control, integrating seamlessly with Claude Desktop. By connecting AI capabilities with Apple's powerful Shortcuts app, this server enables AI systems to trigger complex automations and perform tasks on macOS. It is particularly useful for scenarios like hands-free device control, automated workflow execution, and building AI assistants that can interact with and control macOS applications and system functions.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** productivity
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

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

## 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": "recursechat-apple-shortcuts-macos"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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