# Macuse

> Give your AI superpowers on macOS. Macuse is a native macOS MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that lets any MCP-compatible AI client — Claude Desktop, Cursor, Raycast, VS Code, Windsurf, and more — control Calendar, Mail, Reminders, Notes, Messages, Contacts, Maps, and Shortcuts, and drive any Mac application through background Computer Use. Runs entirely on the user's Mac. No cloud processing, no telemetry.

Key facts:
- Platform: macOS 13.0+ (Apple Silicon and Intel)
- Transports: stdio (MCP Bundle / .mcpb) and streamable HTTP on 127.0.0.1:35729
- Auth: OAuth 2.1 for HTTP transport, plus API keys for remote access
- Languages: English UI and docs
- License: One-time purchase, free trial available

## Core pages

- [Macuse — Give your AI superpowers on macOS](https://macuse.app): Native macOS MCP server that lets Claude, Cursor, Raycast and any MCP client control Calendar, Mail, Notes, Reminders, plus drive any Mac app via Computer Use.
- [Features](https://macuse.app/features): Full feature matrix: native app integrations, Computer Use, MCP transports, privacy.
- [Computer Use for macOS](https://macuse.app/computer-use): Background-run UI automation: click, type, scroll, and drive any Mac application from any AI client.
- [MCP Server for Mac](https://macuse.app/mcp-server-for-mac): What MCP is, how Macuse exposes Mac apps as MCP tools, and which clients are supported.
- [Pricing](https://macuse.app/pricing): Free trial plus a one-time license. Computer Use, all native apps, all clients included.
- [License Management](https://macuse.app/license): Self-service portal for viewing active Macs and deactivating old license devices.
- [Macuse vs apple-mcp](https://macuse.app/vs/apple-mcp): Comparison: paid signed app with Computer Use and OAuth vs free MIT-licensed Bun-based scripts.

## Documentation

- [Introduction](https://macuse.app/docs): Get started with Macuse MCP server. Install in 2 minutes, connect to Claude, Cursor, or Raycast, and start automating your Mac apps.

### Getting started

- [Installation](https://macuse.app/docs/getting-started/installation): How to install Macuse on your Mac
- [Configuration](https://macuse.app/docs/getting-started/configuration): Configure Macuse with your AI tools
- [Permissions](https://macuse.app/docs/getting-started/permissions): Understanding and granting permissions for Macuse

### Features

- [Features Overview](https://macuse.app/docs/features): Two ways for AI assistants to work with your Mac. Native app integrations, or Computer Use for everything else.
- [App Integrations](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps): Native, structured access to macOS apps. Calendar, Mail, Notes, Reminders, Messages, Contacts, Stickies, Maps, and Location.
- [Calendar](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/calendar): Manage calendar events and check availability
- [Reminders](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/reminders): Create and manage reminders and to-do lists
- [Mail](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/mail): Search, read, and manage emails
- [Notes](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/notes): Create and manage notes in Apple Notes
- [Stickies](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/stickies): Read and create sticky notes in Apple Stickies
- [Messages](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/messages): Read and send iMessages and SMS
- [Contacts](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/contacts): Search and browse your contacts
- [Shortcuts](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/shortcuts): Browse, inspect, and run Apple Shortcuts from your AI assistant
- [Location](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/location): Get device location using Location Services
- [Maps](https://macuse.app/docs/features/apps/maps): Search places and get directions via Apple Maps
- [Computer Use](https://macuse.app/docs/features/computer-use): Let any AI client see and control any Mac app. Computer Use that runs on-device.

### Clients

- [Client Configuration](https://macuse.app/docs/clients): Configure Macuse with your favorite AI tools
- [AnythingLLM](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/anythingllm): Configure Macuse with AnythingLLM
- [ChatWise](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/chatwise): Configure Macuse with ChatWise
- [Cherry Studio](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/cherry-studio): Configure Macuse with Cherry Studio
- [Claude Code](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/claude-code): Configure Macuse with Claude Code
- [Claude Desktop](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/claude-desktop): Configure Macuse with Claude Desktop
- [Codex](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/codex): Configure Macuse with Codex
- [Cursor](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/cursor): Configure Macuse with Cursor
- [goose](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/goose): Configure Macuse with goose
- [JetBrains](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/jetbrains): Configure Macuse with JetBrains IDEs
- [LM Studio](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/lmstudio): Configure Macuse with LM Studio
- [Msty Studio](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/msty): Configure Macuse with Msty Studio
- [Perplexity](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/perplexity): Configure Macuse with Perplexity
- [Raycast](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/raycast): Configure Macuse with Raycast
- [Visual Studio Code](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/vscode): Configure Macuse with Visual Studio Code
- [Warp](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/warp): Configure Macuse with Warp
- [Windsurf](https://macuse.app/docs/clients/windsurf): Configure Macuse with Windsurf

### Configuration

- [stdio Transport](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/stdio): Manual configuration using stdio transport
- [HTTP Transport](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/streamable-http): Connect to Macuse over HTTP
- [API Keys](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/api-keys): Authenticate non-OAuth AI apps with API keys
- [Remote Access](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/remote-access): Expose Macuse to the internet for web-based AI tools
- [Low Context Mode](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/low-context-mode): Optimize Macuse for AI apps with limited context windows
- [Interactive Tools (MCP Apps)](https://macuse.app/docs/configuration/interactive-tools): Visual cards for emails, calendar events, notes, and reminders in your AI chat

## Integrations

- [Claude Desktop integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/claude-desktop): Anthropic's official AI assistant for macOS
- [Cursor integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/cursor): AI-first code editor
- [Raycast integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/raycast): Productivity launcher for macOS
- [VS Code integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/vscode): Microsoft's popular code editor
- [goose integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/goose): Open-source AI agent by Block
- [AnythingLLM integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/anythingllm): All-in-one AI desktop app
- [ChatWise integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/chatwise): Native AI chat for Mac
- [LM Studio integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/lmstudio): Run local LLMs on your Mac
- [Msty Studio integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/msty): AI chat with local & cloud models
- [Perplexity integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/perplexity): AI-powered answer engine
- [Windsurf integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/windsurf): AI-powered code editor by Codeium
- [Cherry Studio integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/cherry-studio): Cross-platform AI desktop client
- [Warp integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/warp): AI-powered terminal for macOS
- [JetBrains integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/jetbrains): Professional IDE family with AI Assistant
- [Codex integration](https://macuse.app/integrations/codex): OpenAI's coding agent — CLI and macOS app

## Blog

- [How to Read and Send Email from Claude Desktop](https://macuse.app/blog/claude-desktop-apple-mail): Set up Apple Mail access in Claude Desktop with Macuse. Search, read, reply, forward, and compose emails without leaving the chat.
- [Manage Your Calendar from Cursor with MCP](https://macuse.app/blog/cursor-calendar-mcp): Connect Apple Calendar to Cursor through Macuse. Create events, find open slots, and reschedule meetings without leaving your editor.
- [See Your Emails and Events Right in the Chat](https://macuse.app/blog/mcp-apps-interactive-ui-cards): Macuse 1.4 brings MCP Apps to your AI chat. See emails, calendar events, notes, and reminders as visual cards. Click to open directly in native Mac apps.
- [Your AI Agent Doesn't Need 5 Tools to Control Your Mac](https://macuse.app/blog/one-server-for-all-mac-apps): A technical look at consolidating OpenClaw's fragmented macOS skills into a single MCP server with native API access to Calendar, Mail, Notes, and more.
- [Apple MCP Servers in 2026: 9 Compared, Honest Picks](https://macuse.app/blog/state-of-apple-mcp-servers-2026): We compared 9 Apple MCP servers for macOS: Mail, Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and more. See what each does, where it falls short, and which one to run in 2026.
- [Capture Ideas Before They Disappear](https://macuse.app/blog/stickies-quick-capture): Macuse now integrates with Apple Stickies. Capture thoughts instantly, color-code by priority, and keep ideas visible on your screen. No app switching required.

## Optional

- [Changelog](https://macuse.app/changelog): Release history.
- [Blog](https://macuse.app/blog): Product updates, deep dives, and integration guides.
- [Integrations Hub](https://macuse.app/integrations): Index of every supported AI client.
- [Privacy Policy](https://macuse.app/privacy): Local-first by default. No telemetry.
- [Terms of Service](https://macuse.app/terms): Standard SaaS terms for the Macuse desktop app.