XcodeBuildMCP
Active·★ 5.8k·MIT·Updated 2026-05-29
★ Dev Tooling★ Workflow Automation
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.
XcodeBuildMCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI providing essential tools for AI coding agents and developers working on iOS and macOS projects. It simplifies complex Xcode operations and integrates with various AI-powered development environments.
#Xcode#iOS Development#macOS Development#CLI Tools#AI Agents#MCP Server#Build Automation#Development Workflow
01
Features
01Provides a CLI for direct terminal interaction.
02Functions as an MCP server for AI coding agents.
03Offers a unified command-line interface for various tools.
04Supports Xcode project build and simulation operations.
05Includes optional agent skills to enhance AI interaction.
02
Compatibility
macOS
OS
Verified via docs
Xcode
IDE
Verified via docs
Node.js
Runtime
Verified via docs
Model Context Protocol
Protocol
Verified via docs
Homebrew
Package Manager
Verified via docs
npm
Package Manager
Verified via docs
03
Quick start
1
$ brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
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$ brew install xcodebuildmcp
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Use cases
↳Enabling AI coding agents to understand and interact with iOS/macOS development environments.
↳Providing developers with a powerful command-line interface for Xcode project tasks.
↳Integrating with popular AI IDEs and clients like Cursor, VS Code, and Claude Code.
↳Automating build, simulation, and other operations for iOS and macOS projects.
05
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- FFinley DavisApr 18, 2026
The macos coverage is surprisingly complete. Works reliably in production environments.
- SShawn ChenMar 25, 2026
The xcodebuildmcp coverage is surprisingly complete. Works reliably in production environments.
- RRiver WhiteMar 7, 2026
Used this for robust automation — reliable under load. The robust performance is impressive for an open-source tool.