Silbercueswift MCP Server

The fastest MCP server for iOS/macOS Simulator automation. Native CoreSimulator integration, 20ms screenshots, tap/swipe/type, UI element detection

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What is the Silbercueswift MCP Server?

The fastest MCP server for iOS/macOS Simulator automation. Native CoreSimulator integration, 20ms screenshots, tap/swipe/type, UI element detection, and full

What it actually does

The fastest, most complete MCP server for iOS development. One Swift binary, 58 tools, zero dependencies. SilbercueSwift has the most complete toolset of any alternative out there.

Recorded tools

  • build_sim — Build for iOS Simulator — returns structured errors + caches bundle ID & app path
  • build_run_sim — Build + boot + install + launch in one call — parallel 2-phase pipeline, ~9s faster than sequential
  • clean — Clean build artifacts
  • discover_projects — Find .xcodeproj/.xcworkspace files
  • list_schemes — List available schemes
  • test_sim — Run tests + structured xcresult summary (pass/fail/duration)
  • test_failures — Failed tests with error messages, file:line, and failure screenshots
  • test_coverage — Code coverage per file, sorted and filterable
  • build_and_diagnose — Build + structured errors/warnings from xcresult
  • list_sims — List available simulators
  • boot_sim — Boot a simulator
  • shutdown_sim — Shut down a simulator
  • install_app — Install .app bundle
  • launch_app — Launch app by bundle ID

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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.

ToolWhat it does
build_simBuild for iOS Simulator — returns structured errors + caches bundle ID & app path
build_run_simBuild + boot + install + launch in one call — parallel 2-phase pipeline, ~9s faster than sequential
cleanClean build artifacts
discover_projectsFind .xcodeproj/.xcworkspace files
list_schemesList available schemes
test_simRun tests + structured xcresult summary (pass/fail/duration)
test_failuresFailed tests with error messages, file:line, and failure screenshots
test_coverageCode coverage per file, sorted and filterable
build_and_diagnoseBuild + structured errors/warnings from xcresult
list_simsList available simulators
boot_simBoot a simulator
shutdown_simShut down a simulator
install_appInstall .app bundle
launch_appLaunch app by bundle ID

How to install the Silbercueswift MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "SilbercueSwift": {
      "command": "/opt/homebrew/bin/SilbercueSwift"
    }
  }
}

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Silbercueswift to build sim.”
  • “Use Silbercueswift to build run sim.”
  • “Use Silbercueswift to clean.”

Frequently asked questions

The fastest MCP server for iOS/macOS Simulator automation. Native CoreSimulator integration, 20ms screenshots, tap/swipe/type, UI element detection, and full Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.