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Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2025-04-03

Audience · generalComplexity · 3/5StaleSetup · moderate

TL;DR

An MCP server that lets AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude trigger your existing Siri Shortcuts on Mac or iPhone.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Bridges AI to Shortcuts
      Uses MCP protocol
      Triggers Siri Shortcuts
    Tech stack
      MCP
      Siri Shortcuts
      Apple devices
    Use cases
      Run automations via chat
      Upload files
      Schedule posts
    Audience
      Shortcuts power users
      AI assistant users
      Creators

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Ask an AI assistant to run a Siri Shortcut, like sending a message to your team, instead of using Siri directly.

REASON 2

Trigger smart-light or shopping-list automations from within an AI chat conversation.

REASON 3

Let a creator's AI assistant run shortcuts for uploading files or scheduling social media posts.

REASON 4

Expose your existing Shortcuts app automations to any MCP-compatible AI tool.

What's in the stack?

MCPSiri ShortcutsmacOSiOS

How it stacks up

dgageot/mcp-server-siri-shortcuts0verflowme/alarm-clock0verflowme/seclists
Language—CSS—
Last pushed2025-04-032022-10-032020-05-03
MaintenanceStaleDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity3/52/51/5
Audiencegeneralvibe coderops devops

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

README lacks detailed setup instructions, check the repo directly for install and configuration steps.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Help me connect this MCP server to my AI assistant so it can see and run my Siri Shortcuts.
Prompt 2
Explain how the Model Context Protocol lets an AI assistant discover and trigger my Shortcuts.
Prompt 3
Show me how to configure this project on my Mac so ChatGPT or Claude can run a specific shortcut.
Prompt 4
What Siri Shortcuts should I build so my AI assistant can automate my daily tasks through this bridge?

Frequently asked questions

wtf is mcp-server-siri-shortcuts?

An MCP server that lets AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude trigger your existing Siri Shortcuts on Mac or iPhone.

Is mcp-server-siri-shortcuts actively maintained?

Stale — no commits in 1-2 years (last push 2025-04-03).

How hard is mcp-server-siri-shortcuts to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is mcp-server-siri-shortcuts for?

Mainly general.

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