Apple Reminders MCP Server

Name: Apple Reminders MCP Server
Author: FradSer

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About Apple Reminders MCP Server

MCP server providing native macOS integration with Apple Reminders and Calendar via EventKit

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-apple-reminders": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-server-apple-events"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Apple Reminders MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides native integration with Apple Reminders and Calendar on macOS. It exposes Apple Reminders and Calendar Events through a standardized interface with full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.

How to use Apple Reminders MCP Server?

Run the server directly using npx mcp-server-apple-events. It requires macOS and Node.js 20 or later. Configure it as an MCP server in compatible clients (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop) by adding the command to your MCP configuration.

Key features of Apple Reminders MCP Server

Full CRUD for reminders and calendar events
Priority, tags, subtasks, and completion tracking
Multi-criteria search and smart organization
Native macOS EventKit integration with permission management
Flexible date formats and Unicode support
Clean architecture with TypeScript and Zod validation

Use cases of Apple Reminders MCP Server

Manage and organize reminders with due dates, priorities, and tags from any MCP client
Create, update, or delete calendar events programmatically via automation tools
Search and filter reminders by completion status, date ranges, tags, or text
Integrate Apple Reminders/Calendar data into AI-assisted workflows (e.g., Claude Desktop)

FAQ from Apple Reminders MCP Server

What permissions does Apple Reminders MCP Server require?

Full access to both Reminders and Calendar on macOS. The first EventKit call triggers a system prompt, and the grant appears under System Settings > Privacy & Security as "event".

How are macOS permissions handled?

The server uses a disclaim shim (bin/event-disclaim) so that event becomes its own TCC-responsible process, avoiding permission attribution issues with host apps like Claude Desktop.

Can I set alarms, recurrence rules, or location triggers?

These fields are read-only via this server. Configure them in the Reminders or Calendar app directly; values round-trip through read responses.

What are the system requirements?

macOS (Sonoma 14+ recommended), Node.js 20 or later, and optionally Xcode Command Line Tools if building from source. The npm package ships a pre-built binary.