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An MCP server providing CRUD operations for Apple Reminders and Calendar, enabling integration with various clients through a standardized interface.

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Overview

An MCP server providing CRUD operations for Apple Reminders and Calendar, enabling integration with various clients through a standardized interface.

This server offers convenient integration with Apple Reminders but requires careful permission management. It is relatively safe for read-only operations. However, granting full access poses risks of unintended data modification or deletion. Exercise caution when using write operations.

Performance is dependent on the speed of the underlying Swift-compiled binaries and the efficiency of Apple's EventKit framework. Batch operations are optimized for handling multiple reminders.

The server itself has no direct cost, but excessive use might impact system resources. There are no API call costs since it is a local integration.

HybridTypeScript28 starsMITReleased 2/4/2026CI/CD

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

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Capabilities

ReadWrite

Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

full

Windsurf

untested

VS Code (Copilot)

untested

Quickstart

Install

npx mcp-server-apple-events

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-reminders": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-apple-events"]
    }
  }
}

Tools (1)

high

reminders_tasks

Manages individual reminder tasks with CRUD operations, including priority, alarms, recurrence rules, dates, location triggers, tags, and subtasks.

Allows creation, modification, and deletion of reminders, potentially leading to data loss or unintended actions.

Security

Auth Method

None

Data Locality

hybrid

Known Risks

!Unintended modification or deletion of reminders and calendar events.
!Potential for data leakage if the server is compromised.
!Reliance on macOS security, which may have undiscovered vulnerabilities.
!Lack of explicit authentication mechanisms.

Safety Score

moderate risk

Positive

+Requires macOS permissions for Reminders and Calendar access, providing a degree of user control.
+Uses Swift-compiled binaries for performance-critical operations, potentially reducing vulnerabilities.
+Includes input validation using Zod schemas for runtime type checking.
+Features robust error handling with detailed diagnostic information.

Risks

-Full access to Reminders and Calendar data if permissions are granted.
-Potential for data modification or deletion through exposed CRUD operations.
-Relies on macOS security model, which may have vulnerabilities.
-No explicit sandboxing mentioned beyond OS-level permissions.

Use Cases

Task Management

-Creating and managing personal reminders
-Scheduling tasks and deadlines
-Organizing to-do lists

Calendar Integration

-Creating and managing calendar events
-Scheduling meetings and appointments
-Setting up recurring events

Automation

-Automating reminder creation based on specific triggers
-Integrating reminders with other applications
-Creating recurring tasks for routine activities

Who Is This For?

Best For

Users who want to integrate Apple Reminders with other applications.
Individuals who need to automate reminder creation and management.
Developers building tools that interact with Apple Reminders and Calendar.
Users who prefer native macOS integration for task management.

Not Ideal For

Environments where macOS is not available.
Users with strict security requirements that prohibit granting full access to Reminders and Calendar.
Scenarios requiring cross-platform compatibility beyond macOS.
Users who need advanced collaboration features not supported by Apple Reminders.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeRead and Write enabled

Destructive Tools

The server operates with the permissions granted by the user to the Apple Reminders and Calendar apps. Autonomy level depends on the configuration and prompts used.

StatelessNo

Retry LogicBuilt-in

ConcurrencySingle-threaded

Production Tip

Carefully manage macOS permissions and monitor server activity to prevent unintended data changes.

FAQ

What permissions are required for the server to function?

The server requires macOS permissions to access and modify Apple Reminders and Calendar data. Full access is recommended for complete functionality.

How do I configure the server to work with Claude Desktop?

You need to enable Developer Mode in Claude Desktop and add the server configuration to the `claude_desktop_config.json` file.

What happens if I don't grant the necessary permissions?

The server will not be able to access or modify Reminders and Calendar data, and some features may not work correctly.

Is my data secure when using this server?

The server relies on macOS security and the permissions you grant. Exercise caution and monitor server activity to prevent unintended data changes.

Can I use this server to access reminders from other devices?

No, this server provides local integration with Apple Reminders on macOS and does not support accessing reminders from other devices directly.

Does this server support recurring reminders?

Yes, the server supports creating and managing recurring reminders with flexible recurrence rules.

How do I update the server to the latest version?

You can update the server using `npx mcp-server-apple-events`. It is recommended to check for updates regularly.

Key Features

MCP Server Protocol - Enables standardized communication between AI assistants and local Apple applications.

CRUD Reminders Support - Allows for full Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations on Apple Reminders lists.

Calendar Integration - Provides programmatic access to Apple Calendar events for scheduling and retrieval.

EventKit Backend - Utilizes native macOS APIs for reliable and secure data interaction.

Standardized Interface - Ensures consistent tool interaction across various MCP-compliant AI clients.

Use Cases & Problems Solved

Use Cases

•Use when you need to programmatically add tasks to Apple Reminders directly from an LLM-powered agent or AI workflow.
•Perfect for building automated project management pipelines that sync AI-generated action items into your native macOS calendar.
•Ideal if you need to fetch upcoming deadlines or meetings from Apple Calendar to provide context for an AI assistant during a coding session.
•Great for developers creating custom local automation scripts that require CRUD access to native Apple productivity data.
•Use when you want to bridge the gap between AI model outputs and your personal Apple ecosystem task management.
•Perfect for synchronizing cross-platform AI task suggestions into your local Apple Reminders list without manual entry.

Problems Solved

✓Eliminates the manual effort of copying and pasting action items from AI chat interfaces into Apple Reminders.
✓Reduces context switching by allowing AI agents to interact directly with your native calendar and task data.
✓Removes the technical barrier of accessing Apple's EventKit for developers who want to integrate productivity tools with MCP.
✓Solves the lack of interoperability between standardized AI interface protocols and proprietary macOS productivity applications.

Who It's For

macOS-based software engineers building local-first AI applicationsProductivity enthusiasts using MCP-compatible AI agents for personal task managementAutomation architects designing custom workflows between LLMs and native desktop appsPower users leveraging local LLMs like Ollama to manage Apple ecosystem dataOpen source developers contributing to the MCP ecosystem

Metrics

Discovered2/14/2026

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Apple Reminders

Overview

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

Capabilities

Client Compatibility

Quickstart

Install

Claude Desktop Config

Tools (1)

Security

Safety Score

Positive

Risks

Use Cases

Task Management

Calendar Integration

Automation

Who Is This For?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Autonomy & Execution

FAQ

What permissions are required for the server to function?

How do I configure the server to work with Claude Desktop?

What happens if I don't grant the necessary permissions?

Is my data secure when using this server?

Can I use this server to access reminders from other devices?

Does this server support recurring reminders?

How do I update the server to the latest version?

Key Features

Use Cases & Problems Solved

Use Cases

Problems Solved

Who It's For

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