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Parallels Desktop VMs

MCP server · GitHub · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Control Parallels Desktop VMs from MCP: power, screenshot, exec, keyboard, sequences. macOS only.

Not matched to a published package yet

Parallels Desktop VMs runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (Parallels/pdfm-mcp)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp ↗

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Everything known

We have not matched this listing to a published package, so we cannot say whether outside reports exist for it. Reports that name its GitHub project would be listed here.

Popularity grade: D (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-24.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-31.

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About Parallels Desktop VMs

Parallels Desktop VMs is an MCP server focused on General: Control Parallels Desktop VMs from MCP: power, screenshot, exec, keyboard, sequences. macOS only.

It is hosted on GitHub at Parallels/pdfm-mcp. Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp.

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

4/100
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-30

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (Parallels/pdfm-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Parallels Desktop VMs?

We have not matched this listing to a published package. Follow the setup steps in its source repository at github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp.

Are there security reports about Parallels Desktop VMs?

We have not matched this listing to a published package, so this page cannot say whether outside reports exist. Parallels Desktop VMs currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Parallels Desktop VMs actively maintained?

We do not have star or download counts on file for Parallels Desktop VMs yet (listing refreshed 2026-10-30). Check the commit history and open issues at github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp before relying on it.

What are alternatives to Parallels Desktop VMs?

Compare Parallels Desktop VMs side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Parallels Desktop VMs

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Parallels Desktop VMs
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/parallels-pdfm-mcp
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (Parallels/pdfm-mcp)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
Parallels
Source code
github.com/Parallels/pdfm-mcp
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Last updated
2026-10-30
Last graded
2026-10-24

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