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Xcode MCP

An MCP server that provides programmatic access to Xcode features, supporting AI assistants to directly create, build, test, and manage iOS/macOS projects
Developer toolsArtificial intelligence chatbots#Xcode integration#Project building#Simulator management#Swift development.TypeScript
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What is the Xcode MCP server?

The Xcode MCP server is a bridge service that allows AI assistants like Claude to programmatically access Xcode features, including creating projects, writing code, building applications, managing simulators, and other complete iOS/macOS development workflows.

How to use the Xcode MCP server?

After installation and configuration, you can directly interact with the AI assistant using natural language. The AI will call the MCP server to perform Xcode-related operations without manually using the Xcode interface.

Use cases

Suitable for scenarios that require programmatic control of Xcode, such as rapid prototyping, automated testing, educational demonstrations, and continuous integration.

Main features

Project management
Complete project lifecycle management, including creating new projects, building, testing, and archiving applications.
File operations
File system operations, such as creating Swift files, modifying Info.plist, and managing directory structures.
Simulator management
Simulator control functions, such as listing, starting, and closing simulators, installing and running applications, and taking screenshots.
Advantages
No need to manually operate the Xcode interface. Development tasks can be completed using natural language.
Supports the full set of Xcode features, from project creation to release.
Seamlessly integrates with AI assistants to provide intelligent development assistance.
Limitations
Only supports the macOS system and requires Xcode to be installed.
Some advanced Xcode features may require additional configuration.
Requires a Node.js runtime environment.

How to use

Installation preparation
Ensure that Xcode and Node.js (16+) are installed.
Clone the repository
Get the Xcode MCP server code.
Install dependencies
Install the necessary Node.js dependency packages.
Configure Claude
Add MCP server settings to the Claude configuration file.

Usage examples

Create a new project
Create a complete Xcode project using natural language instructions.
Run on the simulator
Select a simulator and run the app.
Add new features
Add a new Swift file to an existing project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn't my simulator showing up?
What should I do if the build fails?
How can I view the server logs?

Related resources

Model Context Protocol official website
Official documentation for the MCP protocol
Xcode command-line tools documentation
Apple's official reference for Xcode command-line tools
GitHub repository
Project source code and issue tracking

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/xcode-mcp/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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