mac_messages_mcp vs time
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mac_messages_mcp by carterlasalle | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 284 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 52 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | CommunicationFile SystemAI / LLM Tools | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
mac_messages_mcp · Summary
A Python MCP server that bridges macOS Messages app with LLMs for secure querying and analysis of iMessage conversations.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
mac_messages_mcp · Use cases
- Automating message responses and managing conversations with AI assistance
- Searching and analyzing message history for specific information or patterns
- Processing and organizing shared attachments and media from conversations
time · Use cases
- Assisting with international meeting scheduling across time zones
- Providing real-time time information for location-based queries
- Enabling time conversion for travel planning and itineraries
mac_messages_mcp · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- macOS (tested on macOS 11+)
- Python 3.10+
- uv package manager
Quick Install
uv pip install mac-messages-mcpClaude Desktop Integration
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"messages": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mac-messages-mcp"
]
}
}
}Full Disk Access Permission
⚠️ This application requires **Full Disk Access** permission for your terminal or application to access the Messages database.
To grant Full Disk Access:
- Open **System Preferences/Settings** > **Security & Privacy/Privacy** > **Full Disk Access**
- Click the lock icon to make changes
- Add your terminal app (Terminal, iTerm2, etc.) or Claude Desktop/Cursor to the list
- Restart your terminal or application after granting permission
time · Install
Installation Options
**Using uv (recommended):**
uvx mcp-server-time**Using PIP:**
pip install mcp-server-time
python -m mcp_server_time**Configure for Claude Desktop:**
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
}
}