Xcodebuildmcp MCP Server

XcodeBuildMCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

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What is the Xcodebuildmcp MCP Server?

Xcodebuildmcp becomes available to MCP clients through the xcodebuildmcp mcp server. XcodeBuildMCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

What Xcodebuildmcp does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.

Requirements

  • macOS 14.5 or later - Xcode 16.x or later - Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)

Practical notes

  • Maintained by cameroncooke.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Xcodebuildmcp MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "xcodebuildmcp"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • macOS 14.5 or later - Xcode 16.x or later - Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)

Frequently asked questions

XcodeBuildMCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.