AppleScript Integration with Memory

Real-World Example: AppleScript Integration with Memory

One powerful use case for the MCP Memory Service is creating a reusable script library for automation tools. Here's how we integrated it with peakmojo/applescript-mcp to build an intelligent AppleScript management system.

The Challenge

AppleScript MCP servers like peakmojo's offer maximum flexibility by allowing you to execute any AppleScript code. However, this means recreating scripts from scratch each time, consuming tokens and potentially leading to inconsistencies.

The Solution: Memory-Enhanced AppleScript Automation

By combining the Memory Service with AppleScript MCP, we created a system that:

1. Stores successful scripts with rich metadata and tags
2. Searches existing scripts before creating new ones
3. Adapts templates to new requirements
4. Builds a personal script library over time

Implementation Example

// Before creating a new script, search memory
await search_by_tag(["applescript", "app:calendar", "action:create"]);

// Store successful scripts with metadata
await store_memory({
  content: `tell application "Calendar"
    tell calendar "CALENDAR_NAME"
      set startDate to date "START_DATE"
      set endDate to date "END_DATE"
      make new event with properties {summary:"EVENT_TITLE", start date:startDate, end date:endDate}
    end tell
  end tell`,
  metadata: {
    tags: ["applescript", "app:calendar", "action:create", "category:productivity"],
    type: "applescript-template",
    parameters: ["CALENDAR_NAME", "EVENT_TITLE", "START_DATE", "END_DATE"],
    description: "Create a calendar event with title, start and end time",
    example_usage: "Replace parameters with actual values"
  }
});

Tagging Strategy

We use a structured tagging system:

• App tags: app:calendar, app:finder, app:messages, app:notes
• Action tags: action:create, action:read, action:update, action:delete
• Category tags: category:productivity, category:communication, category:system
• Feature tags: feature:automation, feature:notification, feature:integration

Benefits Achieved

• Token efficiency: Reuse scripts instead of recreating them
• Consistency: Same script patterns used across sessions
• Learning system: Library grows based on actual usage
• Best of both worlds: Flexibility of raw AppleScript with structure of pre-built tools

Integration with MCP Context Provider

For persistent context across sessions, we also created an applescript_context.json file for the MCP Context Provider that defines the workflow and best practices.

This approach can be adapted for any MCP tool that would benefit from memory-based template management!