Shortcut Forge (Apple Shortcuts MCP)

MCP server · by Hyunki6040

Developer Tools Python v0.2.1

Apple Shortcuts MCP: build, lint and sign iOS Shortcuts (.shortcut) from Claude, Codex or any LLM.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then pick your client in the next section.

Python
uvx shortcut-forge

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio).

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortcut-forge": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shortcut-forge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add shortcut-forge -- uvx shortcut-forge

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortcut-forge": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shortcut-forge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "shortcut-forge": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shortcut-forge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shortcut-forge": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "shortcut-forge"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

Environment variables

Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.

SHORTCUT_FORGE_OUT — Output folder for generated shortcuts

About this server

Distributed as Python, listed under Developer Tools. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Shortcut Forge (Apple Shortcuts MCP)?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Shortcut Forge (Apple Shortcuts MCP) free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/Hyunki6040/shortcut-forge. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support Shortcut Forge (Apple Shortcuts MCP)?

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

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