iMCP
iMCP is a free, open-source AI desktop app for macOS. A macOS app that provides an MCP server to your Messages, Contacts, Reminders and more. It has 1,675 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at mattt/iMCP.
- macOS
- AI desktop apps
- Actively maintained
About iMCP
iMCP is a macOS app for connecting your digital life with AI. It works with [Claude Desktop][claude-app] and a [growing list of clients][mcp-clients] that support the [Model Context Protocol (MCP)][mcp].
Install iMCP
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
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What is iMCP?
iMCP is a free, open-source AI desktop app for macOS. A macOS app that provides an MCP server to your Messages, Contacts, Reminders and more. It has 1,675 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at mattt/iMCP.
Is iMCP free and open source?
Yes. iMCP's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install iMCP?
Homebrew: brew install --cask mattt. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: 1.6.4).
Is iMCP still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 7, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.