Apple Reminders vs Sheets MCP
A side-by-side look at the Apple Reminders and Sheets MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Apple Reminders for workplace & productivity work as a local process; choose Sheets MCP for workplace & productivity as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Apple Reminders when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: No auth required.
- You have the keys it needs:
REMINDERS_BINARY. - You want tools like
get_lists, get_list_info, list_reminders.
Choose Sheets MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Workplace & Productivity domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You want tools like
google_accounts, find_spreadsheet, create_spreadsheet.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Workplace & Productivity | Workplace & Productivity |
| Quality signal | 59/100 · Good | 68/100 · Great |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | No auth required | OAuth 2.0 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Required env vars | REMINDERS_BINARY | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 10 | 35 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 6 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | 29 |
| Full listing | View Apple Reminders | View Sheets MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Apple Reminders tools 13
get_listsList all reminder lists with open/completed countsget_list_infoMetadata for one list by name or idlist_remindersList reminders in a list (open/completed/all)search_remindersFull-text search across all listsget_todayReminders due todayget_overdueOverdue open remindersget_scheduledAll open reminders with a due dateget_reminderFetch one reminder by IDcreate_reminderCreate a new reminderupdate_reminderUpdate an existing remindercomplete_reminderMark as completeduncomplete_reminderUnmark completed- +1 more on the listing page
Sheets MCP tools 29
google_accountsManage the Google accounts Sheets MCP can use. list: show signed-in accounts and the default. add: sign in to a Google account (opens a browser sign-in; also use this when a sign-in has expired). remove: sign an account out and revoke access. set_default: choose the account used for new spreadsheets.find_spreadsheetFind a spreadsheet by name among the ones the user has opened or created with Sheets MCP before (the list is kept on their computer). Use it when the user names a sheet instead of pasting a link, e.g. "my budget sheet". It can't search the rest of their Google Drive: if nothing matches, ask for the link. Leave query empty to list the most recent.create_spreadsheetCreate a new Google Sheets spreadsheet.get_spreadsheet_infoGet a spreadsheet's title, tabs (sizes, frozen rows/cols), charts (ids, types, data ranges), named ranges, and the first few rows of each tab. Call this first to understand a sheet's layout.read_rangeRead cell contents from a range, or its formatting with mode "formats". Large ranges are truncated; use next_range to continue.read_rangesRead several ranges in one call, across any tabs. Faster than calling read_range repeatedly. Each range is truncated to its share of max_cells; use its next_range with read_range to continue.write_rangeWrite values and/or formulas starting at the top-left cell of the range. Input is parsed like typing into the UI (formulas, dates, percentages work). Previous contents are saved for undo_last. Returns any formula errors found after writing.fill_rangeFill cells from a source block, like dragging the fill handle or pasting onto a bigger selection: the source's formulas (relative references shift), values and formatting repeat across the destination. Use it after writing one row or column of formulas to extend them across a table, instead of sending every column. With continue_series, patterns continue instead (1, 2, 3 → 4, 5, 6; Jan → Feb; dates). The destination's previous contents are saved for undo_last. Returns any formula errors found after filling.append_rowsAppend rows after the last row of data in a table (detected from the given range or tab).clear_rangeClear values and formulas in a range (formatting is kept). Previous contents are saved for undo_last.find_replaceFind and replace text across a tab or the whole spreadsheet. Not undoable - consider read_range first.undo_lastUndo the most recent write_range, append_rows, or clear_range made through this server (restores values/formulas only, not formatting or structure). History is kept in memory until the server restarts.- +17 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Apple Reminders
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-reminders": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@high5ventures/apple-reminders-mcp"
],
"env": {
"REMINDERS_BINARY": "YOUR_REMINDERS_BINARY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Sheets MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"sheets-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@sheetsmcp/server"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Apple Reminders is categorized under Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Sheets MCP belongs to Workplace & Productivity and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Apple Reminders for workplace & productivity work and Sheets MCP for workplace & productivity.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Apple Reminders is listed as free. Auth: no auth required. Sheets MCP is listed as free. Auth: oauth 2.0. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add apple-reminders and sheets-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Apple Reminders has a quality signal of 59/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 10 GitHub stars. Sheets MCP has 68/100 (Great) with 6 views, 0 installs and 35 GitHub stars.