Apple Calendar + Windsurf Editor: Complete MCP Integration

Apple Calendar is a MCP server that An MCP server that allows you to interact with your macOS Calendar through natural language, including features such as event creation, modification, schedule listing, finding free time slots etc..

When integrated with Windsurf Editor, you can:

• Access Apple Calendar functionality through Windsurf Editor

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apple Calendar in Windsurf Editor, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Apple Calendar will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Apple Calendar tools directly in Windsurf Editor
• All Apple Calendar capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Windsurf Editor installed and configured
• Compatible operating system (Desktop App)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apple Calendar

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Windsurf Editor

1. Locate your configuration file:

   • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.codeium\windsurf\mcp_config.json
   • macOS: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json
   • Linux: ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-calendar": {
      "command": "apple calendar",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

Note: If Apple Calendar requires environment variables, add them to the server configuration:
"env": {
  
}

3. Restart Windsurf Editor

Completely quit and restart Windsurf Editor to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apple Calendar in Windsurf Editor:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch Windsurf Editor
2. Verify Apple Calendar is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Apple Calendar functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools Not Appearing

Symptoms: Cascade does not see new tools, Hammer icon missing

Cause: Configuration syntax error or server failed to start.

Solution:

• Check the JSON configuration for syntax errors.
• Verify the command (e.g., npx, python) is in your system PATH.
• Check Windsurf logs for MCP connection errors.

Environment Variables

Symptoms: Authentication failed, Permission denied

Cause: Missing API keys in configuration.

Solution:

• Ensure env block is correctly defined inside the server config.
• Restart Windsurf after changing environment variables.

Apple Calendar not appearing in Windsurf Editor

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Apple Calendar installation
• Restart Windsurf Editor
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Apple Calendar is integrated with Windsurf Editor:

• Explore all Apple Calendar capabilities through Windsurf Editor
• Check out other MCP servers that work with Windsurf Editor
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Apple Calendar development

Need Help?

• Search for Apple Calendar documentation
• Check the Windsurf Editor MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions