How do I install the apple hig mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Apple Hig MCP Server

Complete Apple development guidance: Human Interface Guidelines (design) + Technical Documentation for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS

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What is the Apple Hig MCP Server?

Complete Apple development guidance: Human Interface Guidelines (design) + Technical Documentation for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
search_human_interface_guidelines	Search Apple HIG with platform filters
search_technical_documentation	Search Apple API documentation
Framework	specific searches (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit, etc.)
search_unified	Combined design + technical documentation search
Cross	references design guidelines with implementation details

How to install the Apple Hig MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Apple Dev": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/usr/local/lib/node_modules/apple-dev-mcp/dist/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Apple Hig MCP to search human interface guidelines.”
“Use Apple Hig MCP to search technical documentation.”
“Use Apple Hig MCP to Framework.”

Frequently asked questions

Complete Apple development guidance: Human Interface Guidelines (design) + Technical Documentation for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.