What is the key difference between Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP?

Ios Simulator Mcp belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution, while XcodeBuildMCP belongs to the Browser Automation category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Ios Simulator Mcp or XcodeBuildMCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP free or paid?

Ios Simulator Mcp operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). XcodeBuildMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Ios Simulator Mcp lists 14 tools with 2 views and 2,128 GitHub stars. XcodeBuildMCP lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Ios Simulator Mcp or XcodeBuildMCP in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP free to use, or do they require API keys?

Ios Simulator Mcp is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . XcodeBuildMCP operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both ios-simulator-mcp and xcodebuildmcp-2 as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Ios Simulator Mcp has a Quality Score of 68 /100 ( Great ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 2,128 GitHub stars. XcodeBuildMCP holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Ios Simulator Mcp vs XcodeBuildMCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Ios Simulator Mcp and XcodeBuildMCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Ios Simulator Mcp

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 68/100 (Great) | Auth: No auth required

XcodeBuildMCP

Browser Automation · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Ios Simulator Mcp if you need specialized Browser Automation tools running via a local process. Choose XcodeBuildMCP if your workspace requires Browser Automation integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Ios Simulator Mcp when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: IDB_UDID, IOS_SIMULATOR_MCP_DEFAULT_OUTPUT_DIR.
Primary tools included: get_booted_sim_id, open_simulator, ui_describe_all.

Explore Ios Simulator Mcp Details

Choose XcodeBuildMCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Browser Automation domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore XcodeBuildMCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Ios Simulator Mcp Browser Automation	X XcodeBuildMCP Browser Automation
Summary	A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for interacting with iOS simulators. This server allows you to interact with iOS simulators by getting information about them, controlling UI interactions, and inspecting UI elements.	XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.
Category & Scope	Browser Automation	Browser Automation

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ios Simulator Mcp Tools (14)

get_booted_sim_id

**Description:** Get the ID of the currently booted iOS simulator

open_simulator

**Description:** Opens the iOS Simulator application

ui_describe_all

**Description:** Describes accessibility information for the entire screen in the iOS Simulator

ui_tap

**Description:** Tap on the screen in the iOS Simulator

ui_type

**Description:** Input text into the iOS Simulator

ui_swipe

**Description:** Swipe on the screen in the iOS Simulator

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Ios Simulator Mcp Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ios-simulator-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "ios-simulator-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "IDB_UDID": "YOUR_IDB_UDID_HERE",
        "IOS_SIMULATOR_MCP_DEFAULT_OUTPUT_DIR": "YOUR_IOS_SIMULATOR_MCP_DEFAULT_OUTPUT_DIR_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

XcodeBuildMCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp-2": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp-2"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Ios Simulator Mcp is categorized under Browser Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, XcodeBuildMCP belongs to Browser Automation using local stdio subprocess. Select Ios Simulator Mcp when you need capabilities focused on browser automation and XcodeBuildMCP when you require tools for browser automation.

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