What is the key difference between Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders?

Mac Control Mcp belongs to the OS Automation category with local stdio execution, while MacOS Calendar and Reminders belongs to the OS Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mac Control Mcp or MacOS Calendar and Reminders in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mac Control Mcp lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. MacOS Calendar and Reminders lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Mac Control Mcp or MacOS Calendar and Reminders in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mac Control Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . MacOS Calendar and Reminders operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both mac-control-mcp and macos-calendar-and-reminders as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Mac Control Mcp has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. MacOS Calendar and Reminders holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mac Control Mcp vs MacOS Calendar and Reminders

Q: Are Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders free or paid?

Mac Control Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). MacOS Calendar and Reminders operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mac Control Mcp and MacOS Calendar and Reminders MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mac Control Mcp

OS Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

MacOS Calendar and Reminders

OS Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mac Control Mcp if you need specialized OS Automation tools running via a local process. Choose MacOS Calendar and Reminders if your workspace requires OS Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mac Control Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mac Control Mcp Details

Choose MacOS Calendar and Reminders when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore MacOS Calendar and Reminders Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mac Control Mcp OS Automation	M MacOS Calendar and Reminders OS Automation
Summary	Native Swift macOS automation MCP — 63 tools: AX, browser, capture, OCR, Spotlight, windows.	macOS Calendar and Reminders MCP server (24 tools). Native Swift EventKit, iCloud/Google/Exchange.
Category & Scope	OS Automation	OS Automation
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Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mac Control Mcp Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

MacOS Calendar and Reminders Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mac Control Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mac-control-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mac-control-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

MacOS Calendar and Reminders Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-calendar-and-reminders": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "macos-calendar-and-reminders"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mac Control Mcp is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, MacOS Calendar and Reminders belongs to OS Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Mac Control Mcp when you need capabilities focused on os automation and MacOS Calendar and Reminders when you require tools for os automation.

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