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Open-source MCP server lets agents read and edit Apple Notes

What to do

Install the MCP server on macOS 26 or newer, then grant Full Disk Access and Notes automation permissions.

Why

It has no third-party dependencies and was tested on macOS 27.0.1.

What the research found

An open-source MCP server lets AI agents read and edit Apple Notes on macOS 26+ (Apple silicon, tested on macOS 27.0.1) with no third-party dependencies, using Full Disk Access and Notes automation permissions.

Claims and how well the evidence supports them

Requires macOS 26 or later on Apple silicon and was tested on macOS 27.0.1 99%
Edits go through Apple's private NotesShared framework with the database opened read-only for reading 97%
Needs Full Disk Access and Automation permission for Notes 99%
Has no third-party dependencies 98%

Evidence

github.com https://github.com/xiaofeng-han/apple-notes-mcp

Actionability rated medium.