Xcodebuildmcp

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XcodeBuildMCP provides an MCP server and CLI tool that enables AI agents to work with iOS and macOS projects by offering build automation and project inspection capabilities. The server exposes tools for interacting with Xcode projects, building targets, and managing the build process, allowing agents to programmatically interact with Xcode workflows on macOS. It solves the problem of giving AI assistants direct access to native iOS/macOS development tasks without requiring manual intervention or shell command composition.

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last updated: Jul 23, 2026

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debug_attach_simAttach LLDB to a running iOS simulator app. Provide bundleId or pid, plus simulator defaults.5 params

Attach LLDB to a running iOS simulator app. Provide bundleId or pid, plus simulator defaults.

Parameters* required

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to attach (e.g., 'com.example.MyApp')

continueOnAttachboolean

Resume execution automatically after attaching (default: true)default: true

makeCurrentboolean

Set this debug session as the current session (default: true)default: true

pidinteger

Process ID to attach directly

waitForboolean

Wait for the process to appear when attaching

debug_breakpoint_addAdd a breakpoint by file/line or function name for the active debug session.5 params

Add a breakpoint by file/line or function name for the active debug session.

Parameters* required

conditionstring

Optional condition expression for the breakpoint

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to target (defaults to current session)

filestring

Source file path for breakpoint

functionstring

Function name to break on

lineinteger

Line number for breakpoint

debug_breakpoint_removeRemove a breakpoint by id for the active debug session.2 params

Remove a breakpoint by id for the active debug session.

Parameters* required

breakpointIdinteger

Breakpoint id to remove

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to target (defaults to current session)

debug_continueResume execution in the active debug session or a specific debugSessionId.1 params

Resume execution in the active debug session or a specific debugSessionId.

Parameters* required

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to resume (defaults to current session)

debug_detachDetach the current debugger session or a specific debugSessionId.1 params

Detach the current debugger session or a specific debugSessionId.

Parameters* required

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to detach (defaults to current session)

debug_lldb_commandRun an arbitrary LLDB command within the active debug session.3 params

Run an arbitrary LLDB command within the active debug session.

Parameters* required

commandstring

debugSessionIdstring

timeoutMsinteger

debug_stackReturn a thread backtrace from the active debug session.3 params

Return a thread backtrace from the active debug session.

Parameters* required

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to target (defaults to current session)

maxFramesinteger

Maximum frames to return

threadIndexinteger

Thread index for backtrace

debug_variablesReturn variables for a selected frame in the active debug session.2 params

Return variables for a selected frame in the active debug session.

Parameters* required

debugSessionIdstring

Debug session ID to target (defaults to current session)

frameIndexinteger

Frame index to inspect

build_deviceBuilds an app for a connected device.3 params

Builds an app for a connected device.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path to derived data directory

extraArgsarray

Additional arguments to pass to xcodebuild

preferXcodebuildboolean

Prefer xcodebuild over faster alternatives

cleanCleans build products with xcodebuild.4 params

Cleans build products with xcodebuild.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Optional: Path where derived data might be located

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

platformstring

Optional: Platform to clean for (defaults to iOS). Choose from macOS, iOS, iOS Simulator, watchOS, watchOS Simulator, tvOS, tvOS Simulator, visionOS, visionOS Simulatorone of macOS · iOS · iOS Simulator · watchOS · watchOS Simulator · tvOS

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system, useful for when incremental build system fails.

discover_projsScans a directory (defaults to workspace root) to find Xcode project (.xcodeproj) and workspace (.xcworkspace) files.3 params

Scans a directory (defaults to workspace root) to find Xcode project (.xcodeproj) and workspace (.xcworkspace) files.

Parameters* required

maxDepthinteger

Optional: Maximum directory depth to scan. Defaults to 5.

scanPathstring

Optional: Path relative to workspace root to scan. Defaults to workspace root.

workspaceRootstring

The absolute path of the workspace root to scan within.

get_app_bundle_idExtracts the bundle identifier from an app bundle (.app) for any Apple platform (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS). IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: get_app_bundle_id({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' })1 params

Extracts the bundle identifier from an app bundle (.app) for any Apple platform (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS). IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: get_app_bundle_id({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' })

Parameters* required

appPathstring

Path to the .app bundle to extract bundle ID from (full path to the .app directory)

get_device_app_pathRetrieves the built app path for a connected device.1 params

Retrieves the built app path for a connected device.

Parameters* required

platformstring

Target platform (defaults to iOS)one of iOS · watchOS · tvOS · visionOS

install_app_deviceInstalls an app on a connected device.1 params

Installs an app on a connected device.

Parameters* required

appPathstring

Path to the .app bundle to install (full path to the .app directory)

launch_app_deviceLaunches an app on a connected device.1 params

Launches an app on a connected device.

Parameters* required

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to launch (e.g., "com.example.MyApp")

list_devicesLists connected physical Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro) with their UUIDs, names, and connection status. Use this to discover physical devices for testing.

Lists connected physical Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro) with their UUIDs, names, and connection status. Use this to discover physical devices for testing.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

list_schemesLists schemes for a project or workspace.

Lists schemes for a project or workspace.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

show_build_settingsShows xcodebuild build settings.

Shows xcodebuild build settings.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

start_device_log_capStarts log capture on a connected device.1 params

Starts log capture on a connected device.

Parameters* required

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to launch and capture logs for.

stop_app_deviceStops a running app on a connected device.1 params

Stops a running app on a connected device.

Parameters* required

processIdnumber

Process ID (PID) of the app to stop

stop_device_log_capStops an active Apple device log capture session and returns the captured logs.1 params

Stops an active Apple device log capture session and returns the captured logs.

Parameters* required

logSessionIdstring

The session ID returned by start_device_log_cap.

test_deviceRuns tests on a physical Apple device.5 params

Runs tests on a physical Apple device.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path to derived data directory

extraArgsarray

Additional arguments to pass to xcodebuild

platformstring

Target platform (defaults to iOS)one of iOS · watchOS · tvOS · visionOS

preferXcodebuildboolean

Prefer xcodebuild over faster alternatives

testRunnerEnvobject

Environment variables to pass to the test runner (TEST_RUNNER_ prefix added automatically)

doctorProvides comprehensive information about the MCP server environment, available dependencies, and configuration status.1 params

Provides comprehensive information about the MCP server environment, available dependencies, and configuration status.

Parameters* required

enabledboolean

Optional: dummy parameter to satisfy MCP protocol

start_sim_log_capStarts capturing logs from a specified simulator. Returns a session ID. By default, captures only structured logs.2 params

Starts capturing logs from a specified simulator. Returns a session ID. By default, captures only structured logs.

Parameters* required

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to capture logs for.

captureConsoleboolean

Whether to capture console output (requires app relaunch).

stop_sim_log_capStops an active simulator log capture session and returns the captured logs.1 params

Stops an active simulator log capture session and returns the captured logs.

Parameters* required

logSessionIdstring

The session ID returned by start_sim_log_cap.

build_macosBuilds a macOS app.3 params

Builds a macOS app.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system

build_run_macosBuilds and runs a macOS app.3 params

Builds and runs a macOS app.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system

get_mac_app_pathRetrieves the built macOS app bundle path.2 params

Retrieves the built macOS app bundle path.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path to derived data directory

extraArgsarray

Additional arguments to pass to xcodebuild

get_mac_bundle_idExtracts the bundle identifier from a macOS app bundle (.app). IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: get_mac_bundle_id({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' }) Note: In some environments, this tool may be prefixed as mcp0_get_macos_bundle_id.1 params

Extracts the bundle identifier from a macOS app bundle (.app). IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: get_mac_bundle_id({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' }) Note: In some environments, this tool may be prefixed as mcp0_get_macos_bundle_id.

Parameters* required

appPathstring

Path to the macOS .app bundle to extract bundle ID from (full path to the .app directory)

launch_mac_appLaunches a macOS application. IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: launch_mac_app({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' }) Note: In some environments, this tool may be prefixed as mcp0_launch_macos_app.2 params

Launches a macOS application. IMPORTANT: You MUST provide the appPath parameter. Example: launch_mac_app({ appPath: '/path/to/your/app.app' }) Note: In some environments, this tool may be prefixed as mcp0_launch_macos_app.

Parameters* required

appPathstring

Path to the macOS .app bundle to launch (full path to the .app directory)

argsarray

Additional arguments to pass to the app

stop_mac_appStops a running macOS application. Can stop by app name or process ID.2 params

Stops a running macOS application. Can stop by app name or process ID.

Parameters* required

appNamestring

Name of the application to stop (e.g., "Calculator" or "MyApp")

processIdnumber

Process ID (PID) of the application to stop

test_macosRuns tests for a macOS target.4 params

Runs tests for a macOS target.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system

testRunnerEnvobject

Environment variables to pass to the test runner (TEST_RUNNER_ prefix added automatically)

scaffold_ios_projectScaffold a new iOS project from templates. Creates a modern Xcode project with workspace structure, SPM package for features, and proper iOS configuration.11 params

Scaffold a new iOS project from templates. Creates a modern Xcode project with workspace structure, SPM package for features, and proper iOS configuration.

Parameters* required

bundleIdentifierstring

Bundle identifier (e.g., com.example.myapp). If not provided, will use com.example.projectname

currentProjectVersionstring

Build number (e.g., 1, 42, 100). If not provided, will use 1

customizeNamesboolean

Whether to customize project names and identifiers. Default is true.default: true

deploymentTargetstring

iOS deployment target (e.g., 18.4, 17.0). If not provided, will use 18.4

displayNamestring

App display name (shown on home screen/dock). If not provided, will use projectName

marketingVersionstring

Marketing version (e.g., 1.0, 2.1.3). If not provided, will use 1.0

outputPathstring

Path where the project should be created

projectNamestring

Name of the new project

supportedOrientationsarray

Supported orientations for iPhone

supportedOrientationsIpadarray

Supported orientations for iPad

targetedDeviceFamilyarray

Targeted device families

scaffold_macos_projectScaffold a new macOS project from templates. Creates a modern Xcode project with workspace structure, SPM package for features, and proper macOS configuration.8 params

Scaffold a new macOS project from templates. Creates a modern Xcode project with workspace structure, SPM package for features, and proper macOS configuration.

Parameters* required

bundleIdentifierstring

Bundle identifier (e.g., com.example.myapp). If not provided, will use com.example.projectname

currentProjectVersionstring

Build number (e.g., 1, 42, 100). If not provided, will use 1

customizeNamesboolean

Whether to customize project names and identifiers. Default is true.default: true

deploymentTargetstring

macOS deployment target (e.g., 15.4, 14.0). If not provided, will use 15.4

displayNamestring

App display name (shown on home screen/dock). If not provided, will use projectName

marketingVersionstring

Marketing version (e.g., 1.0, 2.1.3). If not provided, will use 1.0

outputPathstring

Path where the project should be created

projectNamestring

Name of the new project

session-clear-defaultsClear selected or all session defaults.2 params

Clear selected or all session defaults.

Parameters* required

allboolean

keysarray

session-set-defaultsSet the session defaults needed by many tools. Most tools require one or more session defaults to be set before they can be used. Agents should set all relevant defaults up front in a single call (e.g., project/workspace, scheme, simulator or device ID, useLatestOS) to avoid i...10 params

Set the session defaults needed by many tools. Most tools require one or more session defaults to be set before they can be used. Agents should set all relevant defaults up front in a single call (e.g., project/workspace, scheme, simulator or device ID, useLatestOS) to avoid i...

Parameters* required

archstring

Target architecture for macOS builds.one of arm64 · x86_64

configurationstring

Build configuration, e.g. Debug or Release.

deviceIdstring

Physical device ID for device workflows.

projectPathstring

Xcode project (.xcodeproj) path. Mutually exclusive with workspacePath. Required for most build/test tools when workspacePath is not set.

schemestring

Xcode scheme. Required by most build/test tools. Use list_schemes to discover available schemes before setting.

simulatorIdstring

Simulator UUID for simulator workflows. Preferred over simulatorName when both are provided.

simulatorNamestring

Simulator device name for simulator workflows. If simulatorId is also provided, simulatorId is preferred and simulatorName is ignored.

suppressWarningsboolean

When true, warning messages are filtered from build output to conserve context

useLatestOSboolean

When true, prefer the latest available OS for simulatorName lookups.

workspacePathstring

Xcode workspace (.xcworkspace) path. Mutually exclusive with projectPath. Required for most build/test tools when projectPath is not set.

session-show-defaultsShow current session defaults.

Show current session defaults.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

boot_simBoots an iOS simulator.

Boots an iOS simulator.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

build_run_simBuilds and runs an app on an iOS simulator.3 params

Builds and runs an app on an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system, useful for when incremental build system fails.

build_simBuilds an app for an iOS simulator.3 params

Builds an app for an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system, useful for when incremental build system fails.

describe_uiGets entire view hierarchy with precise frame coordinates (x, y, width, height) for all visible elements. Use this before UI interactions or after layout changes - do NOT guess coordinates from screenshots. Returns JSON tree with frame data for accurate automation. Requires th...

Gets entire view hierarchy with precise frame coordinates (x, y, width, height) for all visible elements. Use this before UI interactions or after layout changes - do NOT guess coordinates from screenshots. Returns JSON tree with frame data for accurate automation. Requires th...

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

get_sim_app_pathRetrieves the built app path for an iOS simulator.1 params

Retrieves the built app path for an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

platformstring

Target simulator platform (Required)one of iOS Simulator · watchOS Simulator · tvOS Simulator · visionOS Simulator

install_app_simInstalls an app in an iOS simulator.1 params

Installs an app in an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

appPathstring

Path to the .app bundle to install (full path to the .app directory)

launch_app_logs_simLaunches an app in an iOS simulator and captures its logs.2 params

Launches an app in an iOS simulator and captures its logs.

Parameters* required

argsarray

Additional arguments to pass to the app

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to launch (e.g., 'com.example.MyApp')

launch_app_simLaunches an app in an iOS simulator.2 params

Launches an app in an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

argsarray

Additional arguments to pass to the app

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to launch (e.g., 'com.example.MyApp')

list_simsLists available iOS simulators with their UUIDs.1 params

Lists available iOS simulators with their UUIDs.

Parameters* required

enabledboolean

Optional flag to enable the listing operation.

open_simOpens the iOS Simulator app.

Opens the iOS Simulator app.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

record_sim_videoStarts or stops video capture for an iOS simulator.4 params

Starts or stops video capture for an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

fpsinteger

Frames per second (default 30)

outputFilestring

Destination MP4 path to move the recorded video to on stop

startboolean

Start recording if true

stopboolean

Stop recording if true

screenshotCaptures screenshot for visual verification. For UI coordinates, use describe_ui instead (don't determine coordinates from screenshots).

Captures screenshot for visual verification. For UI coordinates, use describe_ui instead (don't determine coordinates from screenshots).

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

stop_app_simStops an app running in an iOS simulator.1 params

Stops an app running in an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

bundleIdstring

Bundle identifier of the app to stop (e.g., 'com.example.MyApp')

test_simRuns tests on an iOS simulator.4 params

Runs tests on an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

derivedDataPathstring

Path where build products and other derived data will go

extraArgsarray

Additional xcodebuild arguments

preferXcodebuildboolean

If true, prefers xcodebuild over the experimental incremental build system, useful for when incremental build system fails.

testRunnerEnvobject

Environment variables to pass to the test runner (TEST_RUNNER_ prefix added automatically)

erase_simsErases a simulator by UDID.1 params

Erases a simulator by UDID.

Parameters* required

shutdownFirstboolean

If true, shuts down the simulator before erasing.

reset_sim_locationResets the simulator's location to default.

Resets the simulator's location to default.

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

set_sim_appearanceSets the appearance mode (dark/light) of an iOS simulator.1 params

Sets the appearance mode (dark/light) of an iOS simulator.

Parameters* required

modestring

The appearance mode to set (either "dark" or "light")one of dark · light

set_sim_locationSets a custom GPS location for the simulator.2 params

Sets a custom GPS location for the simulator.

Parameters* required

latitudenumber

The latitude for the custom location.

longitudenumber

The longitude for the custom location.

sim_statusbarSets the data network indicator in the iOS simulator status bar. Use "clear" to reset all overrides, or specify a network type (hide, wifi, 3g, 4g, lte, lte-a, lte+, 5g, 5g+, 5g-uwb, 5g-uc).1 params

Sets the data network indicator in the iOS simulator status bar. Use "clear" to reset all overrides, or specify a network type (hide, wifi, 3g, 4g, lte, lte-a, lte+, 5g, 5g+, 5g-uwb, 5g-uc).

Parameters* required

dataNetworkstring

Data network type to display in status bar. Use "clear" to reset all overrides. Valid values: clear, hide, wifi, 3g, 4g, lte, lte-a, lte+, 5g, 5g+, 5g-uwb, 5g-uc.one of clear · hide · wifi · 3g · 4g · lte

swift_package_buildBuilds a Swift Package with swift build5 params

Builds a Swift Package with swift build

Parameters* required

architecturesarray

Target architectures to build for

configurationstring

Swift package configuration (debug, release)one of debug · release

packagePathstring

Path to the Swift package root (Required)

parseAsLibraryboolean

Build as library instead of executable

targetNamestring

Optional target to build

swift_package_cleanCleans Swift Package build artifacts and derived data1 params

Cleans Swift Package build artifacts and derived data

Parameters* required

packagePathstring

Path to the Swift package root (Required)

swift_package_listLists currently running Swift Package processes

Lists currently running Swift Package processes

No parameter schema in public metadata yet.

swift_package_runRuns an executable target from a Swift Package with swift run7 params

Runs an executable target from a Swift Package with swift run

Parameters* required

argumentsarray

Arguments to pass to the executable

backgroundboolean

Run in background and return immediately (default: false)

configurationstring

Build configuration: 'debug' (default) or 'release'one of debug · release

executableNamestring

Name of executable to run (defaults to package name)

packagePathstring

Path to the Swift package root (Required)

parseAsLibraryboolean

Add -parse-as-library flag for @main support (default: false)

timeoutnumber

Timeout in seconds (default: 30, max: 300)

swift_package_stopStops a running Swift Package executable started with swift_package_run1 params

Stops a running Swift Package executable started with swift_package_run

Parameters* required

pidnumber

Process ID (PID) of the running executable

swift_package_testRuns tests for a Swift Package with swift test7 params

Runs tests for a Swift Package with swift test

Parameters* required

configurationstring

Swift package configuration (debug, release)one of debug · release

filterstring

Filter tests by name (regex pattern)

packagePathstring

Path to the Swift package root (Required)

parallelboolean

Run tests in parallel (default: true)

parseAsLibraryboolean

Add -parse-as-library flag for @main support (default: false)

showCodecovboolean

Show code coverage (default: false)

testProductstring

Optional specific test product to run

buttonPress hardware button on iOS simulator. Supported buttons: apple-pay, home, lock, side-button, siri2 params

Press hardware button on iOS simulator. Supported buttons: apple-pay, home, lock, side-button, siri

Parameters* required

buttonTypestring

one of apple-pay · home · lock · side-button · siri

durationnumber

gesturePerform gesture on iOS simulator using preset gestures: scroll-up, scroll-down, scroll-left, scroll-right, swipe-from-left-edge, swipe-from-right-edge, swipe-from-top-edge, swipe-from-bottom-edge7 params

Perform gesture on iOS simulator using preset gestures: scroll-up, scroll-down, scroll-left, scroll-right, swipe-from-left-edge, swipe-from-right-edge, swipe-from-top-edge, swipe-from-bottom-edge

Parameters* required

deltanumber

Optional: Distance to move in pixels.

durationnumber

Optional: Duration of the gesture in seconds.

postDelaynumber

Optional: Delay after completing the gesture in seconds.

preDelaynumber

Optional: Delay before starting the gesture in seconds.

presetstring

The gesture preset to perform. Must be one of: scroll-up, scroll-down, scroll-left, scroll-right, swipe-from-left-edge, swipe-from-right-edge, swipe-from-top-edge, swipe-from-bottom-edge.one of scroll-up · scroll-down · scroll-left · scroll-right · swipe-from-left-edge · swipe-from-right-edge

screenHeightinteger

Optional: Screen height in pixels. Used for gesture calculations. Auto-detected if not provided.

screenWidthinteger

Optional: Screen width in pixels. Used for gesture calculations. Auto-detected if not provided.

key_pressPress a single key by keycode on the simulator. Common keycodes: 40=Return, 42=Backspace, 43=Tab, 44=Space, 58-67=F1-F10.2 params

Press a single key by keycode on the simulator. Common keycodes: 40=Return, 42=Backspace, 43=Tab, 44=Space, 58-67=F1-F10.

Parameters* required

durationnumber

keyCodeinteger

key_sequencePress key sequence using HID keycodes on iOS simulator with configurable delay2 params

Press key sequence using HID keycodes on iOS simulator with configurable delay

Parameters* required

delaynumber

keyCodesarray

long_pressLong press at specific coordinates for given duration (ms). Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots).3 params

Long press at specific coordinates for given duration (ms). Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots).

Parameters* required

durationnumber

xinteger

yinteger

swipeSwipe from one point to another. Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots). Supports configurable timing.8 params

Swipe from one point to another. Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots). Supports configurable timing.

Parameters* required

deltanumber

durationnumber

postDelaynumber

preDelaynumber

x1integer

x2integer

y1integer

y2integer

tapTap at specific coordinates or target elements by accessibility id or label. Use describe_ui to get precise element coordinates prior to using x/y parameters (don't guess from screenshots). Supports optional timing delays.6 params

Tap at specific coordinates or target elements by accessibility id or label. Use describe_ui to get precise element coordinates prior to using x/y parameters (don't guess from screenshots). Supports optional timing delays.

Parameters* required

idstring

labelstring

postDelaynumber

preDelaynumber

xinteger

yinteger

touchPerform touch down/up events at specific coordinates. Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots).5 params

Perform touch down/up events at specific coordinates. Use describe_ui for precise coordinates (don't guess from screenshots).

Parameters* required

delaynumber

downboolean

upboolean

xinteger

yinteger

type_textType text (supports US keyboard characters). Use describe_ui to find text field, tap to focus, then type.1 params

Type text (supports US keyboard characters). Use describe_ui to find text field, tap to focus, then type.

Parameters* required

textstring

Configuration

INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLEDdefault: false

Enable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0).

XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS

Comma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery').

XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLEDdefault: false

Disable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag).

XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUGdefault: false

Enable verbose debug logging from the server.

Readme

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.

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Repository: github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
Category: Mobile Development
Package: xcodebuildmcp
Transport: STDIO
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