The Coyote MCP Server executes AppleScript commands on macOS through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling comprehensive system automation. Key capabilities include:
Run AppleScript Code: Execute any AppleScript command using the
run_applescripttoolDisplay System UI: Show custom dialogs and notifications
Application Control: Launch and manage applications like Calculator and Safari
Web Browser Automation: Open browsers and navigate to specific URLs
File System Integration: Interact with files, folders, and perform various macOS automation tasks
Enables execution of AppleScript commands on macOS systems, allowing automation of system operations, application control, and user interface interactions through the native AppleScript scripting language.
Coyote MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AppleScript execution on macOS through the run_applescript tool.
Quick Start
Usage Commands
Interactive Mode (Recommended):
Then type any command like:
Use AppleScript to show a dialog with 'Hello World'Use AppleScript to open CalculatorUse AppleScript to open Safari and go to google.com
Quick Commands:
Note: Claude CLI will ask for permission before executing AppleScript commands. Grant permission when prompted to allow automation.
Quick Setup Commands
| Client | Setup Command |
|---|---|
| Claude CLI | npm run setup-claude-cli |
| Claude Desktop | npm run setup-claude |
| VS Code | npm run setup-vscode |
| Windsurf | npm run setup-windsurf |
| Cursor | npm run setup-cursor |
| All clients | npm run setup-all |
After Setup
Once setup is complete, you'll see the MCP server listed as coyote-use in your client:
- Claude CLI/Desktop: Server appears in MCP configuration
- VS Code: Available in MCP extension as
coyote-use - Windsurf: Available in Cascade → Plugins as
coyote-use - Cursor: Server appears in MCP configuration as
coyote-use
The server provides the run_applescript tool for executing AppleScript commands on macOS.
Uninstall
To completely remove Coyote MCP Server and all configurations:
This will:
- Remove
coyote-useserver from all MCP client configurations - Uninstall the global npm package
- Clean up binary files from system PATH
- Create backup copies of modified configurations
- Clean npm cache and old backup files
Troubleshooting
Command not found error after update:
Development
References
Tools
An MCP server that provides easy setup and configuration for multiple AI development environments including Claude Desktop, VS Code, and Windsurf. Offers automated installation scripts and manual configuration options for seamless integration across different MCP-compatible clients.