Shortcuts MCP

TypeScript MCP server connecting Claude to macOS Shortcuts with full interactive support

Model Context Protocol server enabling AI assistants to discover and execute macOS Shortcuts workflows. Hybrid architecture uses AppleScript for reliable permission-aware execution with CLI for fast discovery. Solves the critical problem of interactive shortcuts hanging on file pickers, dialogs, and location services.

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Technical Highlights

Technical Achievements

Full interactive support for file pickers, dialogs, and prompts
Hybrid AppleScript/CLI architecture for compatibility and speed
63 tests with comprehensive test coverage
Privacy-first local execution history storage
Compatible with Claude Desktop and LM Studio

Skills Demonstrated

MCP protocol implementation

AppleScript integration

TypeScript architecture

macOS system integration

Privacy-conscious design

AI tooling development

Technology Stack

TypeScript

Node.js

AppleScript

MCP Protocol

macOS Shortcuts

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