Apple Files

io.github.JonathanRReed/apple-files-mcp

Inspect and manage local files and folders inside allowed roots on macOS.

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Connect this server

Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-files-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "apple-files-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "APPLE_FILES_MCP_SAFETY_MODE": "safe_manage"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • APPLE_FILES_MCP_SAFETY_MODESafety mode for file operations: safe_readonly, safe_manage, or full_access.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
1.1.6
Registry
active
Published
11/5/2026

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HTML — for your website

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Recommended. A dofollow link from your own domain is the one that counts for search engines, and it's the link we check for a free listing.

Markdown — for your README

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Nice for visibility, but GitHub marks README links nofollow, so it doesn't pass authority. Use the HTML badge on your site as well.