Get Installed Apps MCP Server

What is Get Installed Apps MCP Server?

Get Installed Apps MCP Server is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI assistants with a comprehensive list of installed applications on a computer. It supports macOS and Windows and integrates seamlessly with any MCP-compatible AI client.

How to use Get Installed Apps MCP Server?

Clone the repository, then run npm install and npm run build. After building, add the following configuration to your MCP JSON file (for example in Claude, Raycast, or Cursor):

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "get-installed-apps": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": [
                "mcp-get-installed-apps/build/index.js"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Key features of Get Installed Apps MCP Server

• Provides a comprehensive list of installed applications
• Works on macOS and Windows
• Simple integration with any MCP-compatible AI client
• Lightweight implementation with minimal dependencies
• Implements the Model Context Protocol specification
• No parameters required for the provided tool

Use cases of Get Installed Apps MCP Server

• An AI assistant queries the list of installed applications to offer context-aware help
• Check if a specific application is installed before giving installation instructions
• Integrate with Claude, Raycast, or Cursor to surface application information