Connect Claude to your Apple Notes, Mail, Calendar, Reminders, and Messages through AltoIndex.
Download
Download the extension package: altoindex-extension.mcpb
Installation
- Download the extension file above
- Open Claude Desktop Settings > Extensions
- Click "Install Extension" and select the downloaded file
- AltoIndex tools will be available automatically
Prerequisites
- AltoIndex app installed and running on macOS
- MCP server started from within the app (Settings > MCP tab)
- Claude Desktop application
Usage Examples
Find meeting notes
Ask Claude: "Search my notes for anything about the Q4 planning meeting"
Check recent activity
Ask Claude: "What have I been working on in the last few days?"
Read a specific note
Ask Claude: "Read my note called Project Ideas"
Available Tools
- list: List items from notes, reminders, messages, or events
- search: Search for content within a specific source
- read: Read the full content of a specific item
- get_metadata: Get counts and last sync times for each source
- get_recent: Get recently modified items across all sources
All tools are read-only and do not modify your data.
Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to AltoIndex
- Make sure AltoIndex app is running
- Check that MCP server is started (green indicator in MCP tab)
- Verify port 8743 is not blocked
No data returned
- Ensure you've synced your data sources in AltoIndex
- Check that export folder is configured in AltoIndex settings