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| What | macOS-MCP | mcp-remote-macos-use |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context) | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 223 | 490 |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | — |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | No API token required | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | PyPI (macos-mcp) | GitHub (baryhuang/mcp-remote-macos-use) |
| Install command | uvx macos-mcp | Source repo only |
| Bottom line | macOS-MCP is distributed via PyPI (macos-mcp); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use. | mcp-remote-macos-use requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 29, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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