XcodeBuildMCP

XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

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Client Config & Setup

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Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

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

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

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

Installation

MobileBuildMCP ships as a single package with two modes: a CLI for direct terminal use and an MCP server for AI coding agents. Either install method gives you both.

Option A — Homebrew

bash

brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
brew install mobilebuildmcp

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

Terminal

npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

Verify either install:

bash

mobilebuildmcp --help

Connect your MCP client

Drop-in config snippets for Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, can be found in the official docs page MCP Clients. Most clients can also run the MCP server on demand via npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest mcp without a global install.

Requirements

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

Skills

MobileBuildMCP now includes two optional agent skills:

MCP Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to use the MCP server's tools (optional when using the MCP server).
CLI Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to navigate the CLI (recommended when using the CLI).

To install with a global binary:

bash

mobilebuildmcp init

Or install directly via npx without a global install:

Terminal

npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest init

For further information on installing skills, see Agent Skills.

Notes

MobileBuildMCP requests xcodebuild to skip macro validation to avoid errors when building projects that use Swift Macros.
Device tools require code signing to be configured in Xcode. See Device Code Signing.

Privacy

MobileBuildMCP uses Sentry for internal runtime error telemetry only. For details and opt-out instructions, see Privacy & Telemetry.

CLI

MobileBuildMCP provides a unified command-line interface. The mcp subcommand starts the MCP server, while all other commands provide direct terminal access to tools:

bash

# Install globally
npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

# Start the MCP server (for MCP clients)
mobilebuildmcp mcp

# List available tools
mobilebuildmcp tools

# Build for simulator
mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj

# Prepare portable test products without running tests
mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj --simulator-name "iPhone 17" --build-for-testing --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts

# Run previously prepared test products
mobilebuildmcp simulator test --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts --simulator-name "iPhone 17"

Check for updates and upgrade in place:

bash

mobilebuildmcp upgrade --check
mobilebuildmcp upgrade --yes

The CLI uses a per-workspace daemon for stateful operations (log capture, debugging, etc.) that auto-starts when needed. See the CLI guide for full documentation.

Documentation

Installation: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/installation.mdx
Setup: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/setup.mdx
MCP clients: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/clients.mdx
CLI usage: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/cli.mdx
Configuration and options: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/configuration.mdx
Tools reference: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/tools.mdx
Troubleshooting: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/troubleshooting.mdx
Privacy: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/privacy.mdx
Skills: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/skills.mdx
Contributing: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/contributing.mdx

Licence

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details. For third-party licensing notices see the THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES file for details. For npm package attributions see the THIRD_PARTY_PACKAGE_LICENSES file for details.

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Frequently Asked Questions about XcodeBuildMCP

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "xcodebuildmcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y","xcodebuildmcp@latest"] } }

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XcodeBuildMCP

XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

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Not yet automatically verified

We haven't yet run this listing's install command through our automated sandbox check. This isn't a red flag — we're steadily working through the catalog.

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

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

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Documentation Overview

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

Installation

MobileBuildMCP ships as a single package with two modes: a CLI for direct terminal use and an MCP server for AI coding agents. Either install method gives you both.

Option A — Homebrew

bash

brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
brew install mobilebuildmcp

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

Terminal

npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

Verify either install:

bash

mobilebuildmcp --help

Connect your MCP client

Requirements

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

Skills

MobileBuildMCP now includes two optional agent skills:

MCP Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to use the MCP server's tools (optional when using the MCP server).
CLI Skill: Primes the agent with instructions on how to navigate the CLI (recommended when using the CLI).

To install with a global binary:

bash

mobilebuildmcp init

Or install directly via npx without a global install:

Terminal

npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest init

For further information on installing skills, see Agent Skills.

Notes

MobileBuildMCP requests xcodebuild to skip macro validation to avoid errors when building projects that use Swift Macros.
Device tools require code signing to be configured in Xcode. See Device Code Signing.

Privacy

MobileBuildMCP uses Sentry for internal runtime error telemetry only. For details and opt-out instructions, see Privacy & Telemetry.

CLI

MobileBuildMCP provides a unified command-line interface. The mcp subcommand starts the MCP server, while all other commands provide direct terminal access to tools:

bash

# Install globally
npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

# Start the MCP server (for MCP clients)
mobilebuildmcp mcp

# List available tools
mobilebuildmcp tools

# Build for simulator
mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj

# Prepare portable test products without running tests
mobilebuildmcp simulator build --scheme MyApp --project-path ./MyApp.xcodeproj --simulator-name "iPhone 17" --build-for-testing --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts

# Run previously prepared test products
mobilebuildmcp simulator test --test-products-path ./MyApp.xctestproducts --simulator-name "iPhone 17"

Check for updates and upgrade in place:

bash

mobilebuildmcp upgrade --check
mobilebuildmcp upgrade --yes

The CLI uses a per-workspace daemon for stateful operations (log capture, debugging, etc.) that auto-starts when needed. See the CLI guide for full documentation.

Documentation

Installation: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/installation.mdx
Setup: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/setup.mdx
MCP clients: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/clients.mdx
CLI usage: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/cli.mdx
Configuration and options: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/configuration.mdx
Tools reference: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/tools.mdx
Troubleshooting: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/troubleshooting.mdx
Privacy: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/privacy.mdx
Skills: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/skills.mdx
Contributing: https://github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp.com/blob/main/app/docs/_content/contributing.mdx

Licence

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Last commit

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Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about XcodeBuildMCP

Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "xcodebuildmcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y","xcodebuildmcp@latest"] } }

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Technical Specs & Signals

CategoryBrowser Automation

11/12 checks healthy over the last 45d

48Quality signal: Fair · 48/100How this signal is calculated ▾

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Not scored for repo-hosted servers — we can't reach the running server, only its GitHub page. Hosted MCP endpoints are health-checked live.

Verified ownership10/20

Documentation & tools16/30

Adoption & activity10/15

Community engagement0/10

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