MacStories Unwind+ Shifting Workflows and a Dark Comedy
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Jul 17, 2025 Federico discusses his new workflow experiments after leaving Apple apps, while John humorously reviews the dark comedy film 'Friendship.' They delve into enhancements in Claude's Model Context Protocol, simplifying user experiences and introducing developer opportunities. Security risks associated with agentic browsers are highlighted. Additionally, they critique the pacing and dialogue of a popular TV series, expressing hope for future improvements. The conversation also features a fun recommendation for zombie movie enthusiasts with a spotlight on 'Zombieland.'
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Workflow Experiment with Apple Apps
- Federico Viticci tried to use Apple system apps extensively for over a month after WWDC.
- Ultimately, he returned to his previous workflow using Notion, Todoist, and Spotify due to Apple app limitations.
Anthropic's MCP Extension Relaunch
- Anthropic revamped MCP by creating a simpler setup with two types of extensions: remote connectors and desktop extensions.
- This relaunch mimics an app store experience, making third-party integrations easier and standardized.
MCP Extensions Use AppleScript
- Anthropic bundles a Node.js server inside Cloud for Mac, removing users’ need to manually install Node for MCP extensions.
- Extensions run as JavaScript wrappers calling AppleScript to integrate with Mac apps, reviving AppleScript’s role in automation.