What are the runtime requirements?

MCPXcode requires macOS, Xcode, `uv` (installed via the provided script), and Python with the `mcp[cli]` package.

Where does MCPXcode store data?

All data is local; the server interacts with local Xcode tools and simulator devices. No remote storage is mentioned.

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MCPXcode MCP Server

MCP server for Xcode

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What is the MCPXcode MCP Server?

MCP server for Xcode

What you get

MCPXcode is an open-source implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for Xcode. It enables seamless integration between Xcode and AI assistants by providing a structured protocol for context exchange and tool execution within the Xcode environment.

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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
list_devices	List all available simulator devices with detailed information
boot_device	Boot a specific simulator device identified by its UDID
shutdown_device	Shutdown a running simulator device
install_app	Install an application on a simulator device
launch_app	Launch an installed application on a simulator device
get_sdk_path	Get the path of the current SDK
get_sdk_version	Get the version of the current SDK
get_sdk_platform_path	Get the platform path of the current SDK
find_developer_tool	Find the path of a specific developer tool
run_tool_with_sdk	Run a developer tool with a specific SDK
xcrun_list_sdks	List all available SDKs with detailed information
xcrun_list_schemes	List all schemes in a specified Xcode project
xcrun_build	Build an Xcode project with specified scheme and configuration
xcrun_validate_app	Validate an app before submission to App Store

Example prompts to try

“Use MCPXcode to list devices.”
“Use MCPXcode to boot device.”
“Use MCPXcode to shutdown device.”

Frequently asked questions

The README does not compare MCPXcode to alternatives; it describes MCPXcode as an implementation of the Model Context Protocol for Xcode that wraps command-line tools and accessibility features.