Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Mac Apps Launcher

Launches and manages macOS applications, listing installed apps, launching them by name, and opening files with specific applications.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

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Capabilities

readexec

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simulator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "y",
        "@joshuarileydev/mac-apps-launcher-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (3)

safe

list_applications

Lists all applications installed in the /Applications folder.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

high

launch_application

Launches an application by its name.

Executes arbitrary applications, potential for malicious code execution.

high

open_file_with_application

Opens a specified file with a given application.

Can open files with potentially unintended applications, leading to data exposure or modification.

Safety Assessment

This server is relatively safe for listing applications. However, launching applications without proper validation introduces risks. Exercise caution when launching applications, especially those from untrusted sources.

Requires local execution, limiting external exposure.
Limited to application launching and file opening.
No inherent network communication.
Doesn't directly handle sensitive data.

Can execute arbitrary applications, posing a risk if the application is malicious.
No sandboxing of launched applications.
Potential for unintended file access if not carefully managed.
Lack of authentication could allow unauthorized application launching.