macOS Calendar FAQs

Question 1

Does it require OAuth or API keys for integration?

Accepted Answer

No, a key advantage of this MCP server is its zero-configuration setup. It integrates directly with your macOS Calendar via AppleScript, completely bypassing the need for complex OAuth setups, API keys, or cloud services.

Question 2

What is macOS Calendar MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The macOS Calendar MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables seamless management of events and calendars directly within the native macOS Calendar app using AppleScript. It's designed for developers and automation, especially with MCP clients like Claude Code CLI.

Question 3

What types of calendar operations can I perform?

Accepted Answer

You can perform full calendar event management, including creating new events, listing all available calendars, listing today's events, and searching for events by keywords. It supports all your macOS calendars: Personal, Work, Shared, and Subscribed (iCloud, Google, etc.).

Question 4

How does the tool handle time zones for events?

Accepted Answer

The MCP server utilizes native macOS time handling for events. All times are interpreted in your system's local timezone, effectively avoiding common timezone conversion issues and eliminating the need for UTC conversion or daylight saving adjustments.

Question 5

Is my calendar data private and secure with this tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, privacy is a core feature. All calendar operations are processed locally on your macOS machine. Your calendar data never leaves your device, ensuring maximum privacy and security without any data uploads, tracking, or reliance on external cloud services.

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