Simulator MCP Server

An MCP server for controlling iOS simulators

Local serverstdio

What is the Simulator MCP Server?

An MCP server for controlling iOS simulators

The short version

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control over iOS simulators. This server implements the MCP specification to expose simulator functionality through a standardized interface.

  • List available iOS simulators
  • Boot and shutdown simulators
  • Install .app bundles on simulators
  • Launch installed apps by bundle ID

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Simulator MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simulator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "y",
        "@joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Frequently asked questions

An MCP server for controlling iOS simulators Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.