XcodeBuildMCP

Name: XcodeBuildMCP
Author: cameroncooke

by cameroncookeversion 1.12.8i★ 6,564iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.cameroncooke/XcodeBuildMCP

How to install

What it does

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

Connects Runs on your computer
Account or key No key needed
Category Docs, sheets & office work

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Passed 3/3 checks · Runs on your computer · ✓ Commands checked Nov 13, 2026

First: which AI do you use?

ClaudeWeb · app · phoneChatGPTWebClaude CodeTerminalCursorCode editorVS CodeCode editorOtherOther apps

Pick your app and the steps appear below.

Works with Claude, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file
SettingsDeveloperEdit Config
Done

Paste these settings and save the file

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

Done

Quit Claude and open it again
Done
Try it
Use XcodeBuildMCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude says it is using XcodeBuildMCP or shows a XcodeBuildMCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

ChatGPT cannot connect XcodeBuildMCP yet

XcodeBuildMCP runs on your computer, but ChatGPT can only connect servers that run on the web

What you can do instead

A · Use an app that can connect XcodeBuildMCP

Steps for Claude →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time) · Only the Claude desktop app (Windows or Mac), not the web or phone
Steps for Claude Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for Cursor →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)
Steps for VS Code →Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

B · Others in Docs, sheets & office work that work with ChatGPT

Picked from the most used in the same category, only ones that connect by address with no key

Puter MCP✓ ChatGPT
LMCP✓ ChatGPT
Keeper.sh✓ ChatGPT

Works with Claude Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Open Terminal
Mac: press Command+Space and type Terminal · Windows: open PowerShell
Done

Paste this command and press Enter

claude mcp add --scope user xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp

Done

Type /mcp in Claude Code
You should see XcodeBuildMCP listed as connected
Done
Try it
Use XcodeBuildMCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Claude Code says it is using XcodeBuildMCP or shows a XcodeBuildMCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Anthropic’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with Cursor, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open Cursor
Open in Cursor
Cursor asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use XcodeBuildMCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If Cursor says it is using XcodeBuildMCP or shows a XcodeBuildMCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against Cursor’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Works with VS Code, with some setup first

Install Node.js on your computer first (one time)

Install Node.js
One time only; it works for every server that needs Node.js
Open the Node.js download page ↗
Done
Click this button to open VS Code
Open in VS Code
VS Code asks you to confirm; click Install
Done
Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode
Done
Try it
Use XcodeBuildMCP and tell me what you can do for me, then show me one thing
✓ If VS Code says it is using XcodeBuildMCP or shows a XcodeBuildMCP tool in the answer, you are connected

Menu names checked against VS Code’s help page on Nov 11, 2026 · your screen may differ slightly by app version

Other apps that use MCP, such as Windsurf, Zed or Gemini CLI, each add servers differently. See how in the app list.

See every app that uses MCP →

JSON settings are under “For developers” below

Stuck? Ask people who use XcodeBuildMCP💬 Discussion →

For developers: Terminal commands and JSON settings

Installed on your computer

Claude Code

claude mcp add --scope user xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp

Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json)

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

Cursor (~/.cursor/mcp.json)

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

VS Code (mcp.json)

{
  "servers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

At a glance

GitHub stars i: 6,564
Downloads per weeki: 130,486/wk
Licence i: MIT
Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Latest versioni: 1.12.8
Categoryi: Docs, sheets & office work
Published to registryi: Sep 10, 2025
Code last changedi: Nov 7, 2026
Maker: cameroncooke
Packages: npm: xcodebuildmcp
Repo: getsentry/MobileBuildMCP
Registry status: Active

Which apps can use it

Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.

Run on your computer in

Claude Goose LM Studio Msty Studio Cherry Studio Cursor VS Code + GitHub Copilot Visual Studio Windsurf (Devin Desktop)Zed Kiro Cline Continue JetBrains AI Assistant Claude Code Codex CLI Gemini CLI OpenCode nodecode Warp LibreChat Raycast

All apps, with pros and cons →

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 13, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account getsentry, which owns the repo
✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 6 days ago
✓ Pass
Has a licence
Uses MIT
– Not applicable
Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
– Not applicable
Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
… Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints

Discussion

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User reviews

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Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

More stars than 99% of the other 3827 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 0% of the other 3827 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 3827 servers in this category

Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.

Common questions

Is XcodeBuildMCP safe?

It passed 3 of 3 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed 6 days ago, and the latest version (1.12.8) reached the registry 14 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Puter MCP, XcodeBuildMCP, Excel MCP Server

Others in the same category

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XcodeBuildMCP

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

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README from the maker

Open the README

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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

brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp

brew install mobilebuildmcp

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest

Verify either install:

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:

mobilebuildmcp init

Or install directly via npx without a global install:

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:

# 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:

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

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.

XcodeBuildMCP

What it does

Install

Install Node.js

Open the Claude desktop app’s settings file

Paste these settings and save the file

Quit Claude and open it again

Try it

What you can do instead

Install Node.js

Open Terminal

Paste this command and press Enter

Type /mcp in Claude Code

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open Cursor

Open the AI chat in Cursor in Agent mode

Try it

Install Node.js

Click this button to open VS Code

Open the AI chat in VS Code in Agent mode

Try it

Installed on your computer

At a glance

Which apps can use it

Related guides

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Discussion

User reviews

Compared with others in Docs, sheets & office worki

Common questions

Others in the same category

Puter MCP

XcodeBuildMCP

Excel MCP Server

README from the maker

Installation

Option A — Homebrew

Option B — npm (Node.js 18+)

Connect your MCP client

Requirements

Skills

Notes

Privacy

CLI

Start the MCP server (for MCP clients)

List available tools

Build for simulator

Prepare portable test products without running tests

Run previously prepared test products

Documentation

Licence