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Xcode

devyhan/xcode-mcp

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides tools for Xcode-related operations, making it easier to work with Xcode projects from MCP clients like Claude Desktop. The server offers various utilities for Xcode project management, building, testing, archiving, code signing, and related iOS development tools.

Install

npx @devyhan/xcode-mcp -y

Client configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@devyhan/xcode-mcp",
        "-y"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Environment variables

CODE_SIGN_IDENTITY
GitHub stars
2
Author
@devyhan
Category
Developer Tools, OS Automation
License
MIT
Updated
Oct 6, 2026

Features

  • Xcode project information retrieval and scheme listing

  • Enhanced build capabilities with clean and custom output options

  • Comprehensive test execution with granular control

  • App archiving and IPA export for distribution

  • Code signing and provisioning profile management

  • Swift Package Manager integration

  • iOS Simulator management via simctl

  • NEW: Real Device App Deployment and Launch with automatic Xcode installation detection and improved device management

  • Intelligent handling of app installation failures with auto-retry

  • Smart caching of device and Xcode information for better performance

Tools (9)

  • xcode-project-info

    Retrieves detailed information about an Xcode project or workspace, including targets, configurations, and schemes.

  • xcode-list-schemes

    Provides a comprehensive list of all available schemes, targets, and configurations in an Xcode project or workspace.

  • xcode-build

    Builds an Xcode project or workspace with enhanced options.

  • xcode-test

    Runs tests for an Xcode project or workspace with extensive options.

  • xcode-archive

    Creates an archive (.xcarchive) of an Xcode project and optionally exports it to an IPA file for distribution.

  • xcode-codesign-info

    Retrieves comprehensive code signing and provisioning profile information for an Xcode project.

  • swift-package-manager

    Provides access to Swift Package Manager (SPM) functionality for managing Swift packages.

  • simctl-manager

    Provides access to iOS Simulator management capabilities via the simctl command-line tool.

  • run-on-device

    Builds, installs, and runs an app on a physical iOS device.

Details on this page are taken from the project's README. Open README

Supported clients

Clients mentioned in this server's README:

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Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop application. Supports MCP servers to extend functionality.

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