How do I install the simctl 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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Simctl MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured access to iOS Simulator management via `xcrun simctl` commands.

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What is the Simctl MCP Server?

Simctl mcp server connects Simctl to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured access to iOS Simulator management via xcrun simctl commands.

What Simctl does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured access to iOS Simulator management via xcrun simctl commands.

Practical notes

Maintained by nzrsky, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Simctl MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simctl": {
      "command": "simctl-mcp-server",
      "args": [],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

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

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides structured access to iOS Simulator management via `xcrun simctl` commands. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.