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Xcodedocsmcp

The Xcode Documentation MCP Server provides query functions for Apple developer documentation and SDK symbols in the local Xcode installation
Developer toolsEducation and learning tools#Xcode documentation#Apple development#Local query#Swift tool.swift
2.5 points
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What is the Xcode Documentation MCP Server?

The Xcode Documentation MCP Server is a tool specifically designed for Apple developers. It allows AI assistants (such as Claude) to directly access the official documentation, SDK header files, and framework information in your local Xcode installation. This means that you can directly ask the AI about the API usage methods and documentation of Apple platforms such as iOS, macOS, and watchOS while programming, without manually searching the documentation website.

How to use the Xcode Documentation MCP Server?

After installation and configuration, you can directly query technical questions related to Apple development in AI assistants that support MCP, such as Claude. For example, you can ask "What are the lifecycle methods of UIViewController in UIKit?" or "How to create a custom button with SwiftUI?", and the AI will be able to find accurate answers from your local Xcode documentation.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers of all Apple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS), especially those who often need to consult official documentation, learn new APIs, or solve framework usage problems. Whether it is Swift or Objective-C development, this tool can provide accurate framework and API information.

Main features

Documentation search
Search Apple developer documentation using Spotlight and SDK header files to quickly find documentation for relevant APIs and frameworks.
Symbol information query
Obtain detailed symbol information, including types, methods, properties, and usage examples, through the swift-symbolgraph-extract tool.
Framework list
List all available Apple frameworks in the local Xcode installation to help you understand available development resources.
Module symbol extraction
Extract all public symbols from a specific module to facilitate viewing the complete API interface of the framework.
Advantages
Offline access: Query local Xcode documentation without an internet connection
Accuracy: Provide documentation information that exactly matches your local Xcode version
Fast response: Local queries are faster than online searches
Integration: Obtain technical documentation directly in AI conversations without switching applications
Limitations
macOS only: Requires macOS 14.0 or higher
Xcode dependency: Xcode and command-line tools must be installed
Fixed documentation version: Can only access documentation for the installed Xcode version
Technical requirements: Requires certain technical knowledge for installation and configuration

How to use

Install Homebrew (if not installed)
Homebrew is a package manager for macOS used to install xcode-docs-mcp.
Install xcode-docs-mcp
Install the MCP server via Homebrew.
Configure Claude Desktop
Edit the configuration file of Claude Desktop and add MCP server settings.
Restart Claude Desktop
Restart the Claude Desktop application for the configuration to take effect.

Usage examples

Learn new SwiftUI APIs
When you want to learn new components or APIs in SwiftUI, you can directly ask the AI for relevant documentation.
Solve framework usage problems
When encountering problems with framework usage during development, you can query specific API documentation.
Explore framework features
Understand what features and APIs a framework provides.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which version of Xcode do I need to install?
Which Apple platforms does this tool support?
What if I want to build from source code?
Will this tool affect my Xcode installation?
Can I use this tool directly in the terminal?

Related resources

MCP official documentation
Official documentation and specifications for the Model Context Protocol
Xcode download
Download the latest version of Xcode from the Apple Developer website
Homebrew official website
Official website for the macOS package manager Homebrew
Swift programming language
Official website and documentation for the Swift programming language

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode-docs": {
      "command": "xcode-docs-mcp"
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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