Connect Claude to your Apple Notes, Mail, Calendar, Reminders, and Messages through AltoIndex.

Download

Download the extension package: altoindex-extension.mcpb

Installation

  1. Download the extension file above
  2. Open Claude Desktop Settings > Extensions
  3. Click "Install Extension" and select the downloaded file
  4. 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