beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Apple Script MCP server with SpinAI. Enhanced SpinAI functionality with Apple Script integration.

Apple Script + SpinAI: Complete MCP Integration

Apple Script is a MCP server that MCP server that lets LLM run AppleScript code to to fully control anything on Mac, no setup needed..

When integrated with SpinAI, you can:

  • Access Apple Script functionality through SpinAI

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Apple Script in SpinAI, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

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

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • SpinAI installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Node.js)

Installation

Step 1: Install Apple Script

Configuration

Step 2: Configure SpinAI

  1. Open SpinAI settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add Apple Script server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Apple Script in SpinAI:

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch SpinAI
  2. Verify Apple Script is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic Apple Script functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tool Execution Error

Symptoms: Agent fails to retrieve data

Cause: MCP server process crashed or returned invalid JSON

Solution:

  • Enable debug logging in SpinAI
  • Check stderr of the MCP server process

Timeout

Symptoms: Agent hangs on tool call

Cause: MCP server is unresponsive

Solution:

  • Configure timeouts in createMCPTool options

Apple Script not appearing in SpinAI

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Apple Script installation
  • Restart SpinAI
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Apple Script is integrated with SpinAI:

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

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Apple Script + SpinAI: MCP Setup Guide (2026)