mcp-remote-macos-use

Overview

This MCP server provides a comprehensive solution for remote macOS control through Claude Desktop, offering full desktop capabilities without requiring additional API keys or software installation. It leverages macOS's built-in Screen Sharing functionality to enable AI agents to interact with remote systems, including mouse movements, keyboard input, application launching, and screen capturing. The server is designed with an open architecture that supports multiple LLM providers and integrates seamlessly with MCP clients.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• remote_macos_get_screen

  Get a screenshot of the remote macOS desktop

  Try:Take a screenshot of my remote Mac screenTry:Show me what's on the remote desktop
• remote_macos_send_keys

  Send keyboard input to a remote macOS machine

  Try:Type 'Hello World' in the remote MacTry:Press Command+Space to open Spotlight on the remote Mac
• remote_macos_mouse_move

  Move the mouse cursor to specified coordinates on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Move the mouse to the center of the screen on the remote MacTry:Position the cursor at coordinates 500,300 on the remote Mac
• remote_macos_mouse_click

  Perform a mouse click at specified coordinates on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Click on the 'Open' button on the remote MacTry:Left click at position 300,200 on the remote desktop
• remote_macos_mouse_double_click

  Perform a mouse double-click at specified coordinates on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Double-click the application icon to launch it on the remote MacTry:Double-click at coordinates 450,350 on the remote desktop
• remote_macos_mouse_scroll

  Perform a mouse scroll at specified coordinates on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Scroll down on the remote MacTry:Perform upward scrolling at position 400,400 on the remote screen
• remote_macos_open_application

  Open/activate an application on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Open Safari on the remote MacTry:Launch Microsoft Word on the remote macOS system
• remote_macos_mouse_drag_n_drop

  Perform a mouse drag operation from start point to end point on a remote macOS machine

  Try:Drag and drop the file from folder A to folder B on the remote MacTry:Perform a drag operation from (100,100) to (500,500) on the remote screen

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Installation

{
  "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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Does this require additional API keys?

No, this MCP server works with your existing Claude Pro plan and doesn't require additional API keys.

What macOS versions are supported?

It works with all current and future macOS versions, providing universal compatibility.

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