Overview
What is Siri Shortcuts MCP Server?
This MCP server provides access to Siri shortcuts functionality via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows listing, opening, and running shortcuts from the macOS Shortcuts app.
How to use Siri Shortcuts MCP Server?
Add the server to your Claude configuration with the command npx and arguments ["mcp-server-siri-shortcuts"]. Once configured, tools for listing, opening, and running shortcuts become available. Dynamic tools are automatically generated for each shortcut found on the system.
Key features of Siri Shortcuts MCP Server
- Exposes all shortcuts available in the Shortcuts app
- Lists all available shortcuts on the system
- Opens shortcuts directly in the Shortcuts app
- Runs shortcuts with optional text or file input
- Dynamically generates a dedicated tool for each shortcut
Use cases of Siri Shortcuts MCP Server
- List all Siri shortcuts installed on your Mac
- Open a specific shortcut in the Shortcuts app for editing
- Run a shortcut with custom text input from an LLM
- Automate workflows by triggering shortcuts via Claude
FAQ from Siri Shortcuts MCP Server
What does this server do that the Shortcuts app alone cannot?
The server makes every shortcut accessible as a tool for LLMs (like Claude) via MCP, enabling AI‑driven automation without manual invocation.
What dependencies or runtime requirements does it have?
It requires macOS and the Shortcuts app. It uses the macOS shortcuts CLI command and is run via npx, so Node.js must be installed. No additional API keys or network connections are needed.
Where are the shortcuts and their data stored?
All shortcuts live locally on the system in the Shortcuts app. Input and output data are processed on the local machine and are not sent to external services.
Are there any known limitations?
The README does not mention any limitations.
What transport and authentication does it use?
The server communicates over standard I/O (stdio) as typical for MCP servers. No authentication is required because it only accesses local resources.
