Is Apple Health free?

Yes, Apple Health is free to use.

How do I install Apple Health?

Apple Health is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: apple-health-mcp-unofficial and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Apple Health need?

Apple Health requires the following credentials or environment variables: APPLE_HEALTH_EXPORT_PATH, APPLE_HEALTH_TIMEZONE, APPLE_HEALTH_PRIVACY_MODE, APPLE_HEALTH_WATCH_PATH. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Apple Health?

Apple Health uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Apple Health MCP Server

by davidmosiah

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.8Local

Free

Unofficial local-first MCP server for Apple Health export data.

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Unofficial local-first MCP server for Apple Health export data.

Security Report

4.8

Use Caution4.8High Risk

Apple Health MCP is a well-designed local-first connector with strong privacy controls and appropriate permissions for its purpose. The server reads local Apple Health exports (never touching cloud APIs) and exposes structured tools with privacy modes. No critical vulnerabilities detected; code quality is good with proper input validation, error handling, and security-conscious design choices like explicit_user_intent requirements and credential field rejection in profile updates. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 9 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

File System Write

Writes or modifies files on your machine. Check that this is expected for the tool.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Path to export.xml, an Apple Health export directory, or export.zip.Optional

Environment variable: APPLE_HEALTH_EXPORT_PATH

IANA timezone used to interpret daily and weekly local-day summaries.Optional

Environment variable: APPLE_HEALTH_TIMEZONE

summary, structured, or raw. Defaults to summary.Optional

Environment variable: APPLE_HEALTH_PRIVACY_MODE

Optional folder watched for new Apple Health exports; the newest is auto-promoted and summaries refreshed.Optional

Environment variable: APPLE_HEALTH_WATCH_PATH

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-davidmosiah-apple-health-mcp": {
      "env": {
        "APPLE_HEALTH_TIMEZONE": "your-apple-health-timezone-here",
        "APPLE_HEALTH_WATCH_PATH": "your-apple-health-watch-path-here",
        "APPLE_HEALTH_EXPORT_PATH": "your-apple-health-export-path-here",
        "APPLE_HEALTH_PRIVACY_MODE": "your-apple-health-privacy-mode-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apple-health-mcp-unofficial"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}