macOS Desktop Automation MCP Servers

Tools for automating macOS system interactions, UI control, and application management through MCP servers. Includes keyboard/mouse control, Xcode integration, and macOS-specific automation. Does NOT include cross-platform desktop automation, iOS-specific tools, or general computer vision/OCR unless paired with macOS automation.

There are 106 macos desktop automation servers tracked. 1 score above 70 (verified tier). The highest-rated is getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP at 82/100 with 4,681 stars and 94,076 monthly downloads. 2 of the top 10 are actively maintained.

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#	Server	Score	Tier	Stars	Language
1	getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent...	82	Verified	4,681	TypeScript
2	kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp MCP server for Apple Developer Documentation - Search...	63	Established	1,133	TypeScript
3	carterlasalle/mac_messages_mcp An MCP server that securely interfaces with your iMessage database via the...	63	Established	248	Python
4	domdomegg/computer-use-mcp 💻 Give AI models complete control of your computer (probably a bad idea)	60	Established	149	TypeScript
5	peakmojo/applescript-mcp MCP server that execute applescript giving you full control of your Mac	54	Established	432	Python
6	hrrrsn/mcp-vnc Remote desktop control for AI	53	Established	29	TypeScript
7	antbotlab/mac-use-mcp Zero-dep macOS desktop automation MCP server for AI agents — 18 tools, macOS...	49	Emerging	1	TypeScript
8	efremidze/swift-patterns-mcp An MCP server providing curated Swift and SwiftUI best practices from...	49	Emerging	6	TypeScript
9	mihaelamj/cupertino A local Apple Documentation crawler and MCP server. Written in Swift.	48	Emerging	611	Swift
10	isac322/kwin-mcp MCP server for Linux desktop GUI automation on KDE Plasma 6 Wayland -- 29...	47	Emerging	6	Python
11	baryhuang/mcp-remote-macos-use The only general AI agent that does NOT requires extra API key, giving you...	46	Emerging	467	Python
12	NakaokaRei/swift-mcp-gui MCP server that can execute commands such as keyboard input and mouse...	46	Emerging	54	Swift
13	mikusnuz/app-publish-mcp Unified MCP server for App Store Connect & Google Play Console — 91 tools...	46	Emerging	1	TypeScript
14	hannesrudolph/imessage-query-fastmcp-mcp-server An MCP server that provides safe access to your iMessage database through...	45	Emerging	76	Python
15	P3GLEG/tauri-plugin-mcp Allows AI agents (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code) to debug within Tauri apps via...	45	Emerging	81	Rust
16	manushi4/Screenhand Give AI eyes and hands on your desktop. Open-source MCP server for desktop...	45	Emerging	16	TypeScript
17	ARAS-Workspace/claude-kvm 🤖 ⚡️ MCP server ( MacOS) — control remote desktops via VNC	45	Emerging	2	JavaScript
18	foxtrottwist/shortcuts-mcp TypeScript MCP server that connects Claude to your macOS Shortcuts. See your...	44	Emerging	6	TypeScript
19	askui/idb-mcp An open-source MCP server and Python library that wraps Facebook IDB to...	43	Emerging	7	Python
20	DePasqualeOrg/swift-mcp Full-featured Swift SDK for Model Context Protocol servers and clients	43	Emerging	14	Swift
21	dunialabs/peta-desk Peta Desk is a cross‑platform desktop application that provides a...	42	Emerging	6	TypeScript
22	ashwwwin/automation-mcp Control your Mac with detailed mouse, keyboard, screen, and window...	42	Emerging	378	TypeScript
23	zelentsov-dev/asc-mcp MCP server for App Store Connect API — 208 tools for managing apps, builds,...	42	Emerging	7	Swift
24	conorluddy/xc-mcp XCode CLI MCP: Convenience wrapper for Xcode CLI tools & iOS Simulator....	42	Emerging	68	TypeScript
25	mukul975/mcp-windows-automation 🚀 AI-Powered Windows Automation Server using Model Context Protocol (MCP) \|...	41	Emerging	13	Python
26	appreply-co/mcp-appstore This is an MCP server that provides tools to LLMs for searching and...	41	Emerging	38	TypeScript
27	artemnovichkov/shortcuts-mcp-server Shortcuts + MCP = ♥️	41	Emerging	23	Swift
28	SardorbekR/appstore-connect-mcp A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Apple's App Store Connect API	40	Emerging	16	TypeScript
29	RyansOpenSourceRice/overlay-companion-mcp A general-purpose, human-in-the-loop AI-assisted screen interaction toolkit.	40	Emerging	3	C#
30	jfarcand/mirroir-mcp MCP server for controlling a real iPhone via macOS iPhone Mirroring...and...	40	Emerging	34	Swift
31	tornikegomareli/macos-tools-mcp-server A Model Context Protocol server that brings macOS system tools directly...	39	Emerging	16	TypeScript
32	nickustinov/itsyconnect-macos Better App Store Connect	39	Emerging	81	TypeScript
33	sh3ll3x3c/native-devtools-mcp MCP server for native app testing — screenshot, OCR, click, type, find_text,...	39	Emerging	34	Rust
34	Hassanali4/applescript-mcp MCP server that execute applescript giving you full control of your Mac	36	Emerging	15	Python
35	amichail-1/Orbination-AI-Desktop-Vision-Control Give AI assistants eyes and hands. Native Windows MCP server — UIAutomation,...	36	Emerging	2	C#
36	mehmetbaykar/swift-fast-mcp The fastest way to build MCP servers in Swift.	35	Emerging	6	Swift
37	scouzi1966/vesta-mac-dist Vesta macOS Distribution - Official releases and downloads.Vesta AI Chat...	35	Emerging	69	—
38	tmaasen/apple-dev-mcp MCP Server for Apple's Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) & Developer Documentation	35	Emerging	14	TypeScript
39	nemanjavlahovic/instruments-mcp-server MCP server for Xcode Instruments — AI agents get structured performance...	35	Emerging	6	TypeScript
40	Mtehabsim/ScreenPilot Tool that allows the AI to control your device in the same way you do,...	35	Emerging	50	Python
41	phimage/mcp-foundation-models MCP Server to generate message with Apple FoundationModels	34	Emerging	5	Swift
42	ebowwa/xcode-mcp MCP server for Xcode - enables AI assistants to create, build, test, and...	34	Emerging	5	TypeScript
43	anipotts/imessage-mcp Tools for securely exploring your iMessage history with AI. Spotify Wrapped...	33	Emerging	4	TypeScript
44	YV17labs/GhostDesk MCP server that gives AI agents full control of a virtual Linux desktop —...	33	Emerging	17	Python
45	SoundBlaster/XcodeMCPWrapper MCP that makes Xcode 26.3's MCP compatible with Cursor and other strict...	32	Emerging	15	Python
46	artemnovichkov/mcp-client-example Learn how to implement MCP client with SwiftUI and Anthropic API	30	Emerging	37	Swift
47	huhu415/macPilotCli MacPilot CLI is a mcp server, It provides a collection of system tools that...	29	Experimental	16	Swift
48	Murzav/xcstrings-mcp MCP server & CLI for iOS/macOS .xcstrings localization — 26 MCP tools + 11...	28	Experimental	2	Rust
49	G1Joshi/SwiftMCP Model Context Protocol (MCP) Swift	27	Experimental	6	Swift
50	quartz-labs-dev/pabal-store-api-mcp MCP server that provides App Store / Play Store ASO workflows as tools. Run...	27	Experimental	3	TypeScript
51	Defozo/ddc-ci-control-bridge Control monitor brightness, contrast, power, and input via DDC/CI. Includes...	26	Experimental	4	TypeScript
52	hieudtr8/phantom-touch MCP server for iOS simulator automation — published on npm. 16 tools for...	25	Experimental	—	TypeScript
53	quartz-labs-dev/pabal-resource-mcp MCP server for bidirectional conversion between ASO and web SEO data.	25	Experimental	1	TypeScript
54	pachipalabharath/bb-applescript-mcp-server 🌐 Build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for seamless integration with...	25	Experimental	2	TypeScript
55	saihgupr/keyboard-maestro-mcp An MCP server for Keyboard Maestro. Manage your macros with natural language...	25	Experimental	7	TypeScript
56	Beyond-Better/bb-applescript-mcp-server A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables LLM clients to interact...	24	Experimental	4	TypeScript
57	heznpc/AirMCP One MCP server for your entire Apple ecosystem.	24	Experimental	—	TypeScript
58	Donsezan/UiAutomationGRPC A generic, decoupled Windows UI Automation framework using gRPC.	23	Experimental	—	C#
59	Touchpoint-Labs/Touchpoint Give your AI agent eyes and hands on any desktop — cross-platform...	23	Experimental	1	Python
60	jsavin/iac-mcp Universal bridge between AI/LLMs and native applications using Just-In-Time Discovery	23	Experimental	2	TypeScript
61	CursorTouch/MacOS-MCP Lightweight MCP server for computer use in MacOS	23	Experimental	1	Python
62	1amageek/swift-skeleton Swift source code structural indexer. Extracts type declarations,...	22	Experimental	1	C
63	MihneaTeodorStoica/aegis-desktop Extensible desktop-control MCP server for Linux-first agentic automation,...	22	Experimental	—	TypeScript
64	hepiao3/lookin-mcp-server MCP server that bridges Claude Code with Lookin iOS UI debugger — inspect...	22	Experimental	—	TypeScript
65	seayniclabs/bench MCP server that gives AI tools visibility into connected USB hardware	22	Experimental	—	Swift
66	Bambushu/screenread Your AI agent doesn't need screenshots to read text. ScreenRead gives it the...	22	Experimental	—	Swift
67	silbercue/SilbercueSwift The fastest MCP server for iOS development. 40+ tools, 16ms screenshots...	22	Experimental	—	Swift
68	tsunamayo7/helix-pilot GUI automation MCP server powered by local Vision LLM (Ollama). Control your...	22	Experimental	—	Python
69	MikkoParkkola/axterminator MCP server for macOS desktop automation. Background GUI testing, 30 tools,...	22	Experimental	—	Rust
70	jonathanspiva/swift-netnewswire-mcp Read-only MCP server for NetNewsWire	22	Experimental	1	Swift
71	mcheemaa/ghost-os macOS computer use toolkit. Accessibility tree, screenshots, click, type,...	22	Experimental	1	Swift
72	jonat-han-tech/ddc-ci-control-bridge 🔗 Connect and manage DDC/CI devices easily with this control bridge,...	22	Experimental	1	TypeScript
73	SuvarnaBhangare/Screenhand Enable fast native desktop control on macOS and Windows for MCP agents using...	22	Experimental	—	Python
74	biocross/displaybuddy-mcp MCP server for controlling Mac monitors via DisplayBuddy — brightness,...	22	Experimental	—	JavaScript
75	rozek/nova-control control a Creoqode Nova DIY AI Robot from a browser, Node.js, the command...	22	Experimental	—	TypeScript
76	sstraus/McpMacControl MCP server for AI-driven macOS control — screenshots, mouse, keyboard,...	22	Experimental	1	Go
77	nedimf/BetterLoggerMCP BetterLogger is a supercharged macOS logging tool that extends OSLog with...	21	Experimental	2	—
78	KenanAtmaca/aso-mcp App Store Optimization MCP Server keyword research, competitor analysis,...	21	Experimental	—	TypeScript
79	tink1005/imessage-mcp Let AI send and read your iMessages from the terminal. MCP server for Claude...	21	Experimental	—	JavaScript
80	nwalker85/isip macOS SIP automation toolkit for testing voice AI systems - Developer...	21	Experimental	—	Python
81	antisynthesis/asc-mcp MCP Server for App Store Connect	21	Experimental	—	Go
82	volkan-m/vnc-mcp-server MCP server for VNC integration. Allows AI agents to capture screen frames,...	21	Experimental	—	TypeScript
83	airdrop-alpha/xcode-mcp MCP server for Xcode - Let AI agents build your iOS apps	21	Experimental	—	JavaScript
84	RoyalPineapple/TheButtonHeist Enable Programatic iOS App Control for Human and AI Alike	21	Experimental	—	Swift
85	ericvoltolin/xc-mcp XC-MCP delivers an intelligent MCP server for Xcode tooling with progressive...	21	Experimental	5	TypeScript
86	d-wwei/macos-desktop-control MCP Server for native macOS desktop automation. Screenshot, mouse, keyboard,...	21	Experimental	—	JavaScript
87	JAManfredi/ios_mcp MCP server for the full iOS development lifecycle — 55 tools for building,...	21	Experimental	—	Swift
88	sunasaji/mcp-serial-hid-kvm MCP server that gives AI agents (Claude, etc.) full keyboard, mouse, and...	21	Experimental	—	Python
89	doozMen/tech-conf-agent Swift 6.2 MCP server for technical conference navigation with natural...	20	Experimental	3	Swift
90	Omkarjamadar/MCP-server-client-computer-use-ai-sdk 🖥️ Control your computer effortlessly with our AI SDK, enabling seamless...	20	Experimental	2	Rust
91	as2811-project/Apple-Shortcuts-MCP Extend Claude's capabilities using MCP and MacOS Shortcuts	19	Experimental	2	Python
92	rodaddy/HomeMCPBridge Native macOS HomeKit integration for AI assistants via MCP	19	Experimental	—	Swift
93	proofmath-owner/xcode-mcp MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Xcode integration with AI assistants	19	Experimental	2	TypeScript
94	jordanperr/mcp-experiments This project provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows...	18	Experimental	1	Python
95	wjgilmore/mac-contacts-mcp-server macOS Contacts MCP Server	18	Experimental	1	JavaScript
96	samicokar/mcp-mac A Proof of Concept MCP server for macOS, enabling AI agents to interact with...	18	Experimental	1	JavaScript
97	beautyfree/appstore-connect-mcp App Store Connect API as MCP tools for Cursor & Claude. Apps, TestFlight,...	17	Experimental	8	TypeScript
98	gaelic-ghost/cardhop-mcp Local macOS MCP server for Cardhop via documented AppleScript and URL-scheme...	14	Experimental	1	Python
99	gaelic-ghost/things-app-mcp Local FastMCP server for Things.app on macOS using URL scheme actions and...	14	Experimental	1	Python
100	tkausch/MCPUnixManual An MCP implemented in swift to search and read man pages for macOS	13	Experimental	—	Swift
101	trose/mouse-jiggler jigglypuff: AI-Controlled Mouse Activity Manager for macOS Prevent screen...	13	Experimental	—	Python
102	TechNickAI/machina MCP gateway giving AI agents remote access to Mac - iMessage, WhatsApp,...	13	Experimental	—	TypeScript
103	thuvasooriya/macos-automation-mcp check the repo name mate	13	Experimental	—	Python
104	haarshitgarg/Nudge-Server An MCP server to control all things Mac	12	Experimental	4	Swift
105	adoosh-afk/ios-simulator-mcp MCP server for iOS Simulator with native IndigoHID touch injection that...	11	Experimental	—	TypeScript
106	devstroop/console-mcp An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for accessing macOS and iOS device logs.	10	Experimental	1	JavaScript

Comparisons in this category

XcodeBuildMCP and apple-docs-mcp (82 vs 63) XcodeBuildMCP and cupertino (82 vs 48) XcodeBuildMCP and mac_messages_mcp (82 vs 63) XcodeBuildMCP and swift-mcp (82 vs 43) XcodeBuildMCP and swift-patterns-mcp (82 vs 49) XcodeBuildMCP and mac-use-mcp (82 vs 49) XcodeBuildMCP and app-publish-mcp (82 vs 46) apple-docs-mcp and cupertino (63 vs 48) mac_messages_mcp and applescript-mcp (63 vs 54) mac_messages_mcp and imessage-query-fastmcp-mcp-server (63 vs 45)