iMCP FAQs

Question 1

How does iMCP ensure my data privacy?

Accepted Answer

iMCP operates on Apple's standard security model, giving you full control over permissions. It does not collect or store any of your personal data locally or remotely. Clients like Claude Desktop will send your data off device as part of tool calls.

Question 2

What is iMCP?

Accepted Answer

iMCP is a macOS application that allows you to securely connect your digital life (Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Location, Reminders, and Weather) with AI tools like Claude Desktop.

Question 3

How do I connect iMCP to Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Install iMCP and Claude Desktop. Enable the services you want to use in iMCP. Then, configure Claude Desktop to use the iMCP server command (either manually or through the iMCP app's configuration option).

Question 4

What data can iMCP access?

Accepted Answer

iMCP can access your Calendar events, Contacts, Location, Messages history (within customizable date ranges), and Reminders. Access requires your explicit permission through macOS system dialogs.

Question 5

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that allows applications to securely share contextual information with other applications, particularly AI tools. iMCP uses MCP to connect your macOS data to AI clients.

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