Melaya vs Applescript MCP

A side-by-side look at the Melaya and Applescript MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Melaya logoMelayaOS Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)Use your Android phone from any AI assistant: read the screen, open apps, tap, type, swipe.45FairAuth: not declaredApplescript MCP logoApplescript MCPOS Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for executing AppleScript43FairAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Melaya for os automation work as a local process; choose Applescript MCP for os automation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Melaya logoChoose Melaya when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Melaya

Applescript MCP logoChoose Applescript MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Applescript MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecMelaya logoMelayaApplescript MCP logoApplescript MCP
CategoryOS AutomationOS Automation
Quality signal45/100 · Fair43/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNot declared
PricingNot declaredFree
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars1465
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Melaya tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Applescript MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.

Melaya

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "melaya": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@melaya/runner@1.1.60"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Applescript MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "peakmojo-applescript-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@peakmojo/applescript-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Melaya is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Applescript MCP belongs to OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Melaya for os automation work and Applescript MCP for os automation.

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.

Melaya has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Applescript MCP is listed as free. 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 melaya and peakmojo-applescript-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Melaya has a quality signal of 45/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars. Applescript MCP has 43/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 465 GitHub stars.