safari-mcp

by achiya-automation · Browser Automation · ★ 224

safari-mcp is an MCP server by achiya-automation. Native Safari browser automation for AI agents. 98 tools via AppleScript — zero overhead, keeps logins, runs silently in background. Drop-in alternative to Chrome DevTools MCP with 40-60% less CPU/heat on Apple Silicon. It has 224 GitHub stars and ranks #87 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Category: Browser Automation
Author: achiya-automation
GitHub stars: 224
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Weekly downloads: 502
Language: JavaScript
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-23 (yesterday)
Links: Source Website npm

ai-agents
ai-tools
apple-silicon
applescript
automation
browser-automation
claude
claude-code
cursor
devtools
llm-tools
macos
+8 more

How to install safari-mcp

safari-mcp is published on npm as safari-mcp, and it is listed in the official MCP Registry. These steps assume it runs as a local stdio server, which is the usual setup.

Check the README. Confirm the start command and note any API keys or environment variables it needs (pass them with -e KEY=value or an env block). You need Node.js for npx.

Add it to Claude Code from a terminal:

claude mcp add safari-mcp -- npx -y safari-mcp

Or add it to Cursor or Claude Desktop in .cursor/mcp.json or claude_desktop_config.json:

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

Restart the client and check it. Run claude mcp list, or open the client's MCP settings, and confirm safari-mcp and its tools are listed. The install guide covers VS Code and Codex.

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Frequently asked questions

What is safari-mcp?

safari-mcp is an MCP server by achiya-automation in the Browser Automation category. Native Safari browser automation for AI agents. 98 tools via AppleScript — zero overhead, keeps logins, runs silently in background. Drop-in alternative to Chrome DevTools MCP with 40-60% less CPU/heat on Apple Silicon. It has 224 GitHub stars and ranks #87 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Is safari-mcp free and open source?

Yes. safari-mcp is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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