What credentials does it need?

It reads `USER_AGENT_POOL_CONFIG`, `USER_AGENT_POOL_STRATEGY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Apple Developer Documentation MCP Server

Search Apple's official developer documentation for iOS, macOS, SwiftUI, WWDC videos, and more.

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What is the Apple Developer Documentation MCP Server?

Search Apple's official developer documentation for iOS, macOS, SwiftUI, WWDC videos, and more.

The short version

Apple Developer Documentation MCP Server - Access Apple's official developer docs, frameworks, APIs, SwiftUI, UIKit, and WWDC videos through Model Context Protocol. Search iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS documentation with AI-powered natural language queries. Get instant access to Swift/Objective-C code examples, API references, and technical guides directly in Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

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_apple_docs	Search Apple Developer Documentation
get_apple_doc_content	Get detailed documentation content
list_technologies	Browse all Apple technologies
search_framework_symbols	Search symbols in specific framework
get_related_apis	Find related APIs
resolve_references_batch	Batch resolve API references
get_platform_compatibility	Platform compatibility analysis
find_similar_apis	Discover similar APIs
get_documentation_updates	Track Apple documentation updates
get_technology_overviews	Get technology overviews and guides
get_sample_code	Browse Apple sample code projects
search_wwdc_videos	Search WWDC video sessions
get_wwdc_video_details	Get WWDC video details with transcript
list_wwdc_topics	List all available WWDC topics

How to install the Apple Developer Documentation MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-docs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
USER_AGENT_POOL_CONFIG	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
USER_AGENT_POOL_STRATEGY	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

Example prompts to try

“Use Apple Developer Documentation to search apple docs.”
“Use Apple Developer Documentation to get apple doc content.”
“Use Apple Developer Documentation to list technologies.”

Frequently asked questions

Search Apple's official developer documentation for iOS, macOS, SwiftUI, WWDC videos, and more. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.