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Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts

MCP server · by Dominic-DK

Developer Tools npm v0.3.0

Run iPhone Shortcuts through an encrypted relay, or assigned auto-mode Shortcuts on this Mac.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y askew-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "askew-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "askew-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts is listed in the Developer Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts MCP server?

Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts is an MCP server by Dominic-DK. Run iPhone Shortcuts through an encrypted relay, or assigned auto-mode Shortcuts on this Mac.

How do I install Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts?

Install it with: npx -y askew-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/Dominic-DK/askew-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Askew — iPhone, iPad and Mac via Shortcuts?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.