LMCP
give Claude, Cursor and ChatGPT access to your whole Mac
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What is LMCP?
LMCP is a native macOS and Windows MCP server (Model Context Protocol) that connects AI assistants like Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Zed to your local desktop apps including Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, Reminders, Notes, Messages, Finder, and Safari Bookmarks. It runs 100% locally on your machine with no cloud servers, no API tokens, and no data leaving your device.
The tool provides 143 MCP tools across 18 categories including Email, Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Reminders, Notes, Messages, Finder, Safari (tabs and bookmarks), OmniFocus, Stocks, NordVPN, and diagnostics. You can build business automations with AI without writing code or using APIs - just describe repetitive workflows to your AI agent and it executes them automatically using LMCP tools.
LMCP is designed for professionals who value privacy and need GDPR & CCPA compliance by architecture, including those in healthcare, legal, and finance fields. It works with cloud AI clients like ChatGPT and Claude.ai web through an optional encrypted Cloud Relay tunnel, while maintaining that data comes from your machine and is never stored.
Key features include reading Teams messages without Graph API tokens via local IndexedDB cache, accessing native macOS apps through JXA and AppleScript, working completely offline once installed, sub-100ms latency, and automatic auto-detection and configuration of major AI clients. Setup takes just 2 minutes with a signed and notarized installer.
LMCP pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
LMCP is completely free. No credit card, no signup required. Free tier includes all 143 tools with no limitations. Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and any MCP client. macOS 12+, Windows 10+, Linux supported.
LMCP pros
- Runs 100% locally with zero cloud dependencies
- No API keys or OAuth tokens required
- Reads Microsoft Teams without Graph API
- Works completely offline once installed
- 143 MCP tools across 18 categories
- GDPR & CCPA compliant by architecture
- Sub-100ms latency
- Auto-detects and configures AI clients
- Set up in just 2 minutes
- No credit card or signup required
- Supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
- Windows 10+ and Linux support
- Write protection with explicit confirmation for destructive operations
- Network isolation - runs on localhost only
- No credentials stored - uses macOS native APIs
- 16K+ npm downloads with active community
- Signed and notarized macOS installer
- Optional Cloud Relay for ChatGPT/Claude.ai web access
LMCP cons
- Only supports macOS 12 Monterey or later
- WhatsApp uses unofficial client with account restrictions possible
- Cursor requires Agent mode for MCP tools (not Chat/Edit modes)
- ChatGPT Plus cloud client exposure is in flux as of April 2026
- Sending emails requires internet connection
- Auto-updates require internet connection
- No Google Drive integration yet (planned)
- No Notion integration yet (exploring)
- Linux support mentioned but macOS/Windows primary
- Cloud Relay is opt-in toggle off by default
Frequently asked questions about LMCP
What is LMCP?
LMCP is a native macOS MCP server (Model Context Protocol) that connects AI assistants — Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, Zed — to your local Mac apps: Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Reminders, Notes, Messages, Finder, and Safari Bookmarks. It runs entirely on your Mac with no cloud servers, no API tokens, and no data leaving your machine.
Can LMCP access Microsoft Teams without Graph API?
Yes. LMCP reads Teams messages directly from the local IndexedDB cache on your Mac. No Microsoft Graph API, no OAuth tokens, no Azure AD, no API rate limits. It uses ccl_chromium_reader to parse the LevelDB database that Teams stores locally with zero network requests to Microsoft.
Is LMCP GDPR compliant?
Yes, by architecture — not by policy. All data is processed on your Mac. No personal data is ever transmitted to any server. Your emails, calendar events, contacts, Teams messages, and files never leave your machine. This makes it inherently compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and similar data protection regulations.
How does LMCP differ from other MCP servers?
LMCP is the only MCP server that: (1) runs 100% locally with zero cloud dependencies, (2) reads Microsoft Teams without Graph API tokens, (3) accesses native macOS apps via JXA and EventKit instead of cloud APIs, (4) requires no OAuth setup or API keys, (5) works offline once installed.
Is LMCP secure?
Three layers of security: (1) Network isolation — runs on localhost only. (2) No credentials stored — reads apps through macOS native APIs. (3) Write protection — destructive operations require explicit confirmation where the AI shows you a preview first.
Does LMCP work offline?
Yes. Once installed, all tools work without internet. Email reads from Mail.app's local database, Calendar uses EventKit, Teams reads from local IndexedDB, OneDrive accesses synced files. Only sending emails and auto-updates need internet.
How many tools does LMCP include?
100 MCP tools across 18 categories: Email, Calendar, Contacts, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, Reminders, Notes, Messages, Finder, Safari (tabs + bookmarks with interactive JS tools), OmniFocus, Stocks, NordVPN, and diagnostics. The website also mentions 143 tools total.
How do I install LMCP?
Download the installer from https://download.local-mcp.com/LocalMCP-latest.dmg, open the .dmg, drag Local MCP to Applications, and launch it. It auto-detects and configures Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Zed. Then restart your AI client. For ChatGPT or Claude.ai web, add https://www.local-mcp.com/mcp as a custom connector and authorize via the OAuth popup.
I installed LMCP in Cursor but tools don't appear — what's wrong?
Cursor requires Agent mode to expose MCP tools. Open a new Composer window (⌘I) and make sure the mode selector at the top shows 'Agent' — not 'Chat' or 'Edit'. In Chat and Edit modes, Cursor does not load MCP servers at all. Once you switch to Agent mode, LMCP's 100 tools become available immediately.
What macOS version is required and how much does it cost?
macOS 12 Monterey or later is required. Supports both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs. LMCP is completely free with no credit card or signup required.