Apple Events
MCP server providing native macOS integration with Apple Reminders and Calendar via EventKit
What is Apple Events?
Apple Events is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server providing native macos integration with apple reminders and calendar via eventkit
MCP server providing native macOS integration with Apple Reminders and Calendar via EventKit
This server falls under the Business Applications category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server providing native macOS integration with Apple Rem
Use Cases
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Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y mcp-server-apple-eventsManual Installation
npx -y mcp-server-apple-eventsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Apple Events
The Apple Events MCP server provides native macOS integration with Apple Reminders and Calendar through the EventKit framework, enabling AI assistants to perform full CRUD operations on reminders and calendar events. It supports advanced features including priority levels, recurring reminders, geofence-based location triggers, subtasks/checklists, and multi-calendar management — all through natural language. macOS users who want to manage their Reminders and Calendar data hands-free from Claude or other AI assistants can use this server without any third-party cloud accounts.
Prerequisites
- macOS 13 (Ventura) or later with Apple Reminders and Calendar apps installed
- Node.js 20 or later installed
- Xcode Command Line Tools installed: run 'xcode-select --install' (required for Swift native bridge compilation)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or ChatWise
- macOS permission grants for Reminders and Calendar access (prompted automatically on first run)
Install Node.js 20+ if not already installed
Verify your Node.js version meets the minimum requirement. Use nvm or the official installer if you need to upgrade.
node --version
# Should output v20.x.x or higher
# Install via nvm if needed:
nvm install 20 && nvm use 20Test the server runs correctly via npx
Run the server once via npx to trigger macOS permission dialogs for Reminders and Calendar access. Grant both permissions when prompted.
npx -y mcp-server-apple-eventsGrant macOS permissions for Reminders and Calendar
On first run, macOS will display permission dialogs asking for access to Reminders and Calendar. Click 'Allow' for both. You can verify or re-trigger permissions using the included script.
# If permissions need to be reset
npx -y mcp-server-apple-events check-permissionsAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Edit your Claude Desktop or other MCP client configuration file to register the apple-events server. The config file for Claude Desktop is at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.
Restart your MCP client and verify tools are available
Restart Claude Desktop (or your chosen client) to load the new MCP server. Check that the reminders and calendar tools appear in the tools list.
Apple Events Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the Apple Events MCP server. No API keys or environment variables are required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-events": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-apple-events"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for managing Apple Reminders and Calendar through this MCP server.
- "Create a reminder to buy groceries tomorrow at 5 PM"
- "Add a high-priority reminder to finish the quarterly report due Friday"
- "Create a daily reminder to take medication at 9 AM"
- "Set up a weekly reminder for team standup every Monday at 10 AM"
- "Create a grocery shopping reminder with subtasks: milk, eggs, bread, butter"
- "Show all high-priority reminders"
- "List reminders tagged with 'work'"
- "Add a calendar event: dentist appointment next Thursday at 2 PM"Troubleshooting Apple Events
Permission denied errors when accessing Reminders or Calendar
Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Reminders (and Calendar), find Node.js or the terminal app in the list, and enable access. Alternatively, run the check-permissions script included with the package to re-trigger the permission dialogs.
Server fails to start with Swift compilation error
Ensure Xcode Command Line Tools are installed by running 'xcode-select --install'. If already installed, run 'xcode-select --reset' to restore the default toolchain path, then retry.
Tools do not appear in Claude Desktop after adding configuration
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop (Cmd+Q, not just close the window). Check that the config JSON is valid with 'cat ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json | python3 -m json.tool' and fix any syntax errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Events
What is Apple Events?
Apple Events is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server providing native macos integration with apple reminders and calendar via eventkit It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Apple Events?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y mcp-server-apple-events. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with Apple Events?
Apple Events works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Apple Events free to use?
Yes, Apple Events is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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