AI-powered
Xcode automation
An MCP server and CLI that gives AI agents full control over Xcode. Build, test, debug, and deploy your iOS and macOS apps without leaving your agent.
Everything you need for AI-driven development
A complete toolkit for integrating Xcode workflows with AI assistants and automation.
Autonomous Development
AI agents independently build projects, fix compilation errors, and iterate on solutions without human intervention.
Complete Workflow
From project creation to device deployment. Manage the entire iOS/macOS development lifecycle through AI commands.
LLDB Debugging
Attach the debugger, set breakpoints, inspect variables, and execute LLDB commands directly from your AI agent.
UI Automation
Interact with simulator UI elements, capture screenshots, and automate user interface testing workflows.
Real Device Testing
Deploy and test on physical devices over USB or Wi-Fi with comprehensive log capture and debugging support.
Multi-Client Support
Works with Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, Windsurf, Xcode, and any MCP-compatible client.
See it in action
Watch XcodeBuildMCP handle real development workflows end to end.
Agentic Development
AI agents autonomously building, testing, and iterating on iOS projects.
Debugging
LLDB integration for setting breakpoints, inspecting state, and fixing issues.
Xcode IDE Integration
Seamless integration with Xcode's coding agents and development tools.
First-class CLI
Every MCP tool is also available from the command line. Use it for scripting, CI workflows, or direct terminal usage alongside your AI agents.
- All MCP tools accessible from the terminal
- Background process for stateful operations (log capture, debugging, video recording)
- Works great in CI/CD pipelines and scripting
Deep Xcode interoperability
Two-way integration that works inside Xcode and from external tools.
Works with Xcode's coding agents
XcodeBuildMCP integrates natively with Xcode 26.3's Claude and Codex coding agents. It automatically detects your selected scheme and simulator, using those values for all operations.
- Auto-detects active scheme and simulator
- Augments Xcode's agent with build, test, and deploy capabilities
- Hides redundant tools already served by Xcode natively
Proxy Xcode's MCP server
Xcode now has its own MCP server for external agents. XcodeBuildMCP proxies those tools automatically, so you only need one server configured in your client.
- Single server setup for all Xcode capabilities
- Snapshot SwiftUI previews from external agents
- Access Apple documentation and Issue Navigator data
Works with your favorite tools
.xcodebuildmcp/config.yaml
schemaVersion: 1 enabledWorkflows: - simulator - ui-automation - debugging sessionDefaults: scheme: MyApp projectPath: ./MyApp.xcodeproj simulatorName: iPhone 16
Built for AI agents
Configure your project once and let AI agents handle the rest. XcodeBuildMCP gives agents full autonomy over the build, test, and deploy cycle.
- Project-level config so agents know your scheme, simulator, and workflows
- Agents independently fix build errors and iterate on solutions
- Selective workflow loading to reduce agent context window usage
- Agent skill files to prime your AI with usage instructions
Get started in seconds
Add XcodeBuildMCP to your MCP client configuration.
Add to your MCP client configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"XcodeBuildMCP": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "xcodebuildmcp@latest", "mcp"]
}
}
}Open source, community driven
XcodeBuildMCP is MIT licensed and welcomes contributions. Help shape the future of AI-powered Xcode development.