Lets an AI client build, test, and manage Xcode projects and iOS simulators from the command line or MCP tools.
Also known as getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP, @mseep/xcodebuildmcp
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- Latest version
- 2.7.0
- Last commit
- Nov 13, 2026
- License
- MIT
What is XcodeBuildMCP MCP?
XcodeBuildMCP is an MCP server. Lets an AI client build, test, and manage Xcode projects and iOS simulators from the command line or MCP tools.
Summary generated from the project's README
How to install XcodeBuildMCP MCP
Formats verified 10 Nov 2026Install XcodeBuildMCP MCP in Claude Code
$ claude mcp add xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcpInstall XcodeBuildMCP MCP in Cursor
~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Install XcodeBuildMCP MCP in VS Code
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"servers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Install XcodeBuildMCP MCP in Claude Desktop
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Install XcodeBuildMCP MCP in Codex
~/.codex/config.toml
[mcp_servers.xcodebuildmcp] command = "npx" args = ["-y", "xcodebuildmcp"]
Install XcodeBuildMCP MCP in Gemini CLI
~/.gemini/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Configuration
INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLEDEnable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0).
XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUGEnable verbose debug logging from the server.
XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWSComma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery').
XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLEDDisable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag).
| Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED | Enable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0). | |
| XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG | Enable verbose debug logging from the server. | |
| XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS | Comma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery'). | |
| XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED | Disable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag). |
Automated checks
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- Source repository linked and reachablePass
- Open source license (OSI)Pass
- Commit or release in the last yearPass
- Package name not close to a popular packagePass
- Remote endpoint uses HTTPSNot checked
- Destructive tools are labelledNot checked
- No hidden instructions to the modelPass
- No critical advisory in the package or its dependenciesPass
README
View on GitHubA 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
- 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.
XcodeBuildMCP MCP questions
How do I add XcodeBuildMCP MCP to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp in your terminal. Add --scope user to make it available in every project.
How do I add XcodeBuildMCP MCP to Cursor?
Open ~/.cursor/mcp.json and add the server under mcpServers, using the Cursor config shown in the install section above.
What does XcodeBuildMCP do?
It provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects, including building for simulators and running prepared test products.
How do I install XcodeBuildMCP?
Install it via Homebrew with brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp and brew install mobilebuildmcp, or via npm with npm install -g mobilebuildmcp@latest.
What are the requirements for XcodeBuildMCP?
It requires macOS 14.5 or later, Xcode 16.x or later, and Node.js 18.x or later (Node is not required for Homebrew installation).
Can I run XcodeBuildMCP without a global install?
Yes, most MCP clients can run the server on demand via npx -y mobilebuildmcp@latest mcp.