AIBase
EN
Explore
Simctl MCP
S

Simctl MCP

A Model Context Protocol server implementation for controlling iOS simulators, supporting various operations such as device management, app management, and permission control.
Developer toolsOperating system automation#Simulator Control#App Management#Device Management#System Operations.TypeScript
2.5 points
6.7K
Open Site

Overview

Installation

Content Details

Alternatives

What is SimCtl-MCP?

SimCtl-MCP is a server based on Model Context Protocol for managing and controlling iOS simulators. It supports various functions such as device management, app installation, and permission settings, enabling developers to conduct simulator testing more efficiently.

How to use SimCtl-MCP?

Through simple command-line operations, you can start the server and perform various tasks on the simulator, such as installing apps, managing permissions, or generating connection strings.

Applicable scenarios

SimCtl-MCP is suitable for developers who need to frequently test iOS apps, especially teams that require automated simulator operations.

Main Features

Device Management
Create, delete, start, and shut down simulator devices.
App Management
Install, uninstall, start, and terminate apps in the simulator.
App Permission Management
Grant or revoke app permissions and reset all app permissions.
System Functions
Open URLs, add media files, change the appearance mode, etc.
Certificate and Security
Add root certificates and regular certificates and reset the keychain.
Media and Content
Take screenshots, get or set the clipboard content.
Advantages
Simplify the simulator operation process and improve development efficiency.
Support integration with multiple languages and platforms.
Lightweight design, easy to deploy and use.
Limitations
Only support iOS simulators, not applicable to real devices.
Require a locally installed Node.js environment to run.
May require a certain technical background for advanced users.

How to Use

Install Dependencies
Make sure Node.js and npm are installed. Please visit the official website to download and install them.
Start the Server
Enter the following command in the terminal to start the server.
Execute Tasks
Use the MCP protocol to send instructions, such as getting the clipboard content.

Usage Examples

Open the Settings app
Send an instruction through the MCP protocol to open the Settings app in the simulator.
Get the clipboard content
Get and print the current clipboard content.
Generate an Appium connection string
Generate an Appium connection string based on the specified simulator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SimCtl-MCP support real devices?
How to start the HTTP server mode?
Can the port number be customized?

Related Resources

Official Documentation
Detailed usage guide and API documentation.
GitHub Code Repository
Source code of the open-source project. Contributors can participate in development.
Video Tutorial
Quick start guide.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simctl-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "simctl-mcp"]
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

Alternatives

C
Claude Context
Claude Context is an MCP plugin that provides in - depth context of the entire codebase for AI programming assistants through semantic code search. It supports multiple embedding models and vector databases to achieve efficient code retrieval.
TypeScript
10.0K
5 points
A
Acemcp
Acemcp is an MCP server for codebase indexing and semantic search, supporting automatic incremental indexing, multi-encoding file processing, .gitignore integration, and a Web management interface, helping developers quickly search for and understand code context.
Python
10.9K
5 points
B
Blueprint MCP
Blueprint MCP is a chart generation tool based on the Arcade ecosystem. It uses technologies such as Nano Banana Pro to automatically generate visual charts such as architecture diagrams and flowcharts by analyzing codebases and system architectures, helping developers understand complex systems.
Python
8.0K
4 points
M
MCP Agent Mail
MCP Agent Mail is a mail - based coordination layer designed for AI programming agents, providing identity management, message sending and receiving, file reservation, and search functions, supporting asynchronous collaboration and conflict avoidance among multiple agents.
Python
10.5K
5 points
M
MCP
The Microsoft official MCP server provides search and access functions for the latest Microsoft technical documentation for AI assistants
12.7K
5 points
A
Aderyn
Aderyn is an open - source Solidity smart contract static analysis tool written in Rust, which helps developers and security researchers discover vulnerabilities in Solidity code. It supports Foundry and Hardhat projects, can generate reports in multiple formats, and provides a VSCode extension.
Rust
9.2K
5 points
D
Devtools Debugger MCP
The Node.js Debugger MCP server provides complete debugging capabilities based on the Chrome DevTools protocol, including breakpoint setting, stepping execution, variable inspection, and expression evaluation.
TypeScript
10.4K
4 points
S
Scrapling
Scrapling is an adaptive web scraping library that can automatically learn website changes and re - locate elements. It supports multiple scraping methods and AI integration, providing high - performance parsing and a developer - friendly experience.
Python
12.5K
5 points
N
Notion Api MCP
Certified
A Python-based MCP Server that provides advanced to-do list management and content organization functions through the Notion API, enabling seamless integration between AI models and Notion.
Python
17.1K
4.5 points
M
Markdownify MCP
Markdownify is a multi-functional file conversion service that supports converting multiple formats such as PDFs, images, audio, and web page content into Markdown format.
TypeScript
28.8K
5 points
G
Gitlab MCP Server
Certified
The GitLab MCP server is a project based on the Model Context Protocol that provides a comprehensive toolset for interacting with GitLab accounts, including code review, merge request management, CI/CD configuration, and other functions.
TypeScript
19.6K
4.3 points
D
Duckduckgo MCP Server
Certified
The DuckDuckGo Search MCP Server provides web search and content scraping services for LLMs such as Claude.
Python
56.2K
4.3 points
U
Unity
Certified
UnityMCP is a Unity editor plugin that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP), providing seamless integration between Unity and AI assistants, including real - time state monitoring, remote command execution, and log functions.
C#
24.1K
5 points
F
Figma Context MCP
Framelink Figma MCP Server is a server that provides access to Figma design data for AI programming tools (such as Cursor). By simplifying the Figma API response, it helps AI more accurately achieve one - click conversion from design to code.
TypeScript
53.4K
4.5 points
M
Minimax MCP Server
The MiniMax Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an official server that supports interaction with powerful text-to-speech, video/image generation APIs, and is suitable for various client tools such as Claude Desktop and Cursor.
Python
37.7K
4.8 points
G
Gmail MCP Server
A Gmail automatic authentication MCP server designed for Claude Desktop, supporting Gmail management through natural language interaction, including complete functions such as sending emails, label management, and batch operations.
TypeScript
19.3K
4.5 points
AIBase
Zhiqi Future, Your AI Solution Think Tank
English简体中文繁體中文にほんご
© 2025AIBase