Apple Notifier FAQs

Name: Apple Notifier
Author: turlockmike

Question 1

What is Apple Notifier?

Accepted Answer

Apple Notifier is an MCP server that allows you to send native macOS notifications, display prompts, utilize text-to-speech, capture screenshots, and open file selection dialogs through MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop and Cline.

Question 2

How do I install Apple Notifier?

Accepted Answer

You can install it via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install apple-notifier-mcp --client claude` or manually by installing the package globally using `npm install -g apple-notifier-mcp` and then adding it to your MCP configuration file.

Question 3

Can I customize the notifications sent by Apple Notifier?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can customize the title, message, and subtitle of the notification. You can also choose whether to play the default notification sound.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for using Apple Notifier?

Accepted Answer

You need macOS, Node.js version 18 or higher, and an MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cline installed on your system.

Question 5

What kind of screenshots can I take with Apple Notifier?

Accepted Answer

You can capture fullscreen screenshots, window-specific screenshots (with or without shadow), and selection-based screenshots. You can also customize the image format and choose to hide the cursor.

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