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mcp-remote-macos-use
by baryhuang
memory
by modelcontextprotocol
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mcp-remote-macos-use · Summary

MCP server enabling AI agents to control remote macOS systems without API keys

memory · Summary

An MCP server implementing persistent memory using a local knowledge graph for AI models to remember user information across chats.

mcp-remote-macos-use · Use cases

  • Automate social media management on Twitter and LinkedIn
  • Create video content using CapCut and other macOS applications
  • Automate recruitment processes by collecting and qualifying candidate information

memory · Use cases

  • Personalizing AI assistant interactions by remembering user preferences, history, and relationships
  • Building context-aware chat applications that maintain conversation history
  • Creating knowledge bases that persist across AI model sessions

mcp-remote-macos-use · Install

Installation

  1. Enable Screen Sharing on your macOS machine: [Apple Support Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/remote-desktop/set-up-a-computer-running-vnc-software-apdbed09830/mac)
  1. Connect to your remote macOS: [Apple Connection Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/share-the-screen-of-another-mac-mh14066/mac)
  1. Install Docker Desktop for local Mac: [Docker Installation Guide](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/setup/install/mac-install/)
  1. Add this MCP server to Claude Desktop configuration:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "remote-macos-use": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "-e",
        "MACOS_USERNAME=your_macos_username",
        "-e",
        "MACOS_PASSWORD=your_macos_password",
        "-e",
        "MACOS_HOST=your_macos_hostname_or_ip",
        "--rm",
        "buryhuang/mcp-remote-macos-use:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

memory · Install

Installation

Claude Desktop

Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code

Use one-click installation buttons or manually configure in .vscode/mcp.json:

{
  "servers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "-v", "claude-memory:/app/dist", "--rm", "mcp/memory"]
    }
  }
}
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