Xcode: MCP Bridge Wrapper for Cursor

Name: Xcode: MCP Bridge Wrapper for Cursor
Author: SoundBlaster

by SoundBlasterversion 0.5.0i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.SoundBlaster/xcode-mcpbridge-wrapper

Install

Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

Python wrapper that makes Xcode's MCP bridge compatible with strict MCP clients like Cursor

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

These three are never merged into one score: opinions, measurements and popularity are different things.

User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
UsageiNot measured yet★ –

What you can do with it

We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.

Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other

Install

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

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

PyPIPython’s uv installed (for the uvx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode-mcpbridge-wrapper": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcpbridge-wrapper"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add xcode-mcpbridge-wrapper -- uvx mcpbridge-wrapper

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode-mcpbridge-wrapper": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcpbridge-wrapper"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "xcode-mcpbridge-wrapper": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mcpbridge-wrapper"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

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

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 6, 2026

✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account SoundBlaster, which owns the repo
… Not checked yet
Still maintained
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
… Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
– 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

Compared with others in Otheri

More stars than 0% of the other 32415 servers in this category
Published to the registry more recently than 48% of the other 32415 servers in this category
Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32415 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 Xcode: MCP Bridge Wrapper for Cursor safe?

It passed 1 of 1 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 –, and the latest version (0.5.0) reached the registry 44 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Python (uv) on your computer.

What can I use instead?

In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, Safe Fetch

Alternatives

Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.

Reading a card:★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi

Spec Driven Development

by formulahendry

MCP Server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows, not just Vibe Coding.

Runs on your computer★ 440MITUpdated 14 months ago

Install

Remote Desktop Commander

by desktop-commander

Remote Desktop Commander: use files, terminal and processes on your own computers from any AI app.

Runs in the cloud★ 211Updated yesterday

Install

Safe Fetch

by Sanoy24

MCP server for fetching URLs, safe against SSRF, DNS rebinding, and redirect-to-internal attacks.

Runs on your computerUpdated today

Install

README from the maker

Open the README

Copied from the maker’s repo as written. PopNx MCP has not reviewed or endorsed it. HTML, images and scripts are removed. Links lead off this site.

Xcode MCP Bridge Wrapper

mcpbridge-wrapper connects external MCP clients to Xcode through Apple's xcrun mcpbridge. It repairs Xcode tool responses that declare an outputSchema but omit structuredContent. The repair works in both direct and broker modes. Broker mode also lets several clients share one persistent Xcode connection, reducing repeated connection prompts.

Compatibility

Component	Support in 0.5.0
Xcode	26.3+ and 27.0 on macOS; Xcode 27.0 handshake and tool discovery verified
MCP clients	Clients using the `initialize` lifecycle; check the protocol used by your client version
MCP 2026-07-28	Not supported by 0.5.0; the sessionless implementation remains experimental on a separate branch
Python	3.9-3.12; `uvx` manages its own environment

The wrapper does not bundle Xcode tools. It exposes the catalog returned by the installed Xcode, so tool names and availability can change with Xcode updates and permissions. The Xcode 27.0 catalog observed with build 27A266a is listed below.

Quick Start

Install uv and Xcode 26.3 or newer. Xcode 27.0 is supported.
In Xcode > Settings > Intelligence > Model Context Protocol, enable Allow external agents to use Xcode tools. Open the project you want to use in Xcode. See Apple's setup guide.
Add one of the client configurations below. Pin 0.5.0 to keep the legacy MCP contract when a future major release becomes available.
Start the client and approve the Xcode access prompt if shown. After approval, reload or reconnect the MCP server in the client so it fetches tools/list again, then verify with a real Xcode tool call. A green MCP indicator alone only confirms the handshake.

Broker mode is recommended for multiple clients. All examples use the same per-user daemon. The first client starts it; subsequent clients reuse it.

Cursor

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json:

"mcpServers": { "xcode-tools": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["--from", "mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0", "mcpbridge-wrapper", "--broker"] } } }

Codex

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml and restart Codex:

[mcp_servers.xcode-tools]

command = "uvx" args = ["--from", "mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0", "mcpbridge-wrapper", "--broker"]

Zed

Add inside ~/.config/zed/settings.json under the top-level context_servers key, then disable and re-enable the server in Settings > AI > MCP Servers:

"context_servers": { "xcode-tools": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["--from", "mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0", "mcpbridge-wrapper", "--broker"], "env": {} } } }

See Zed's MCP configuration guide for the settings UI and server status indicator.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport stdio xcode -- uvx --from 'mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0' mcpbridge-wrapper --broker

For a single client that does not need the shared daemon, remove --broker from its command to use direct mode. Manual installation and Web UI options are covered in the installation, broker, and Web UI guides.

Xcode 27.0 Approval and Verification

Xcode 27.0 may ask for permission for the broker host process and for the project folder. The prompt identifies the Python executable and PID, not the editor name. A new uvx host identity may need a fresh approval even if an older Python installation was already permitted. Approve access only when the path and project are expected.

If a tool reports that the agent is not approved, use XcodeOpenWorkspace with the absolute path of an existing .xcodeproj or .xcworkspace to request access, approve the prompt in Xcode, then retry the read-only tool. Do not treat a successful tools/list or a green client status dot as proof that Xcode tool calls are authorized. Check Xcode's state with:

xcrun mcp-server status

uvx --from 'mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0' mcpbridge-wrapper --broker-status

The second command should show Proxy version: 0.5.0 and Daemon version: 0.5.0. If an older daemon is still running, stop it once and reconnect the clients:

uvx --from 'mcpbridge-wrapper==0.5.0' mcpbridge-wrapper --broker-stop

Stopping the singleton temporarily disconnects every client using it. The next --broker connection starts a new daemon. For a stable long-lived host identity, see the dedicated broker host.

Xcode 27.0 Tools

tools/list exposed 54 tools on Xcode 27.0 build 27A266a during a local smoke test. This is an observed catalog, not a hard-coded wrapper API. Xcode 27 adds workspace creation/opening, simulator interaction, run and debugger control, build configuration, localization, and crash/field insight tools. See Apple's Xcode 27 release notes.

Workspaces and targets: XcodeListWorkspaces, XcodeOpenWorkspace, XcodeCloseWorkspace, XcodeNewProject, XcodeNewTarget, XcodeListTargets, XcodeListTemplates, XcodeListSchemes, XcodeSwitchScheme, XcodeListRunDestinations, XcodeSwitchRunDestination, XcodeListTestPlans, XcodeSwitchTestPlan.
Files and diagnostics: XcodeRead, XcodeWrite, XcodeUpdate, XcodeLS, XcodeGlob, XcodeGrep, XcodeMakeDir, XcodeMV, XcodeRM, XcodeRefreshCodeIssuesInFile.
Build, test, run, and debug: BuildProject, GetBuildLog, GetTestList, RunAllTests, RunSomeTests, RunProject, StopProject, GetConsoleOutput, InvokeDebuggerCommand, GetFileCompilerFlags, UpdateFileCompilerFlags, GetTargetBuildSettings, UpdateTargetBuildSetting.
Device interaction: DeviceInteractionStartSession, DeviceInteractionStartWorkspaceSession, DeviceInteractionInstallAndRun, DeviceInteractionSynthesize, DeviceInteractionEndSession.
Localization: LocalizationPlanner, StringCatalogContext, StringCatalogRead, StringCatalogEdit.
Crash and field insights: GetTopCrashIssues, GetCrashIssueLogs, GetTopFieldPerformanceIssues, GetFieldPerformanceIssueLogs.
Previews and reference: RenderPreview, DocumentationSearch, RunCodeSnippet.
Project metadata: AddEntitlement, AddInfoPlist.

In this catalog, the older XcodeListWindows name is absent; use XcodeListWorkspaces to inspect workspaces after Xcode approval. Tool calls such as builds, file edits, and device interaction can change project or device state. Start with read-only calls when validating a new setup.

Development

For source installation and quality gates, see Contributing. The package is also available on PyPI and in the MCP Registry.

Licensed under the MIT License.

Xcode: MCP Bridge Wrapper for Cursor

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

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

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

Safe Fetch

README from the maker

Xcode MCP Bridge Wrapper

Compatibility

Quick Start

Cursor

Codex

Zed

Claude Code

Xcode 27.0 Approval and Verification

Xcode 27.0 Tools

Development