Compiler Explorer vs XcodeBuildMCP
Compiler Explorer and XcodeBuildMCP are both developer tools MCP servers. XcodeBuildMCP scores higher (100 vs 94 out of 100). Compiler Explorer has more GitHub stars (19k), and Compiler Explorer was updated more recently (3 days ago). The table compares them side by side.
| Compiler Explorer | XcodeBuildMCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 94 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| What it does | Compile code with thousands of compilers, inspect the assembly, and share godbolt.org links | XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities. |
| Publisher | Community: compiler-explorer | Verified: xcodebuildmcp.com |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | Not on npm | Not on npm |
| Runs | Remote | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 19,141 | 6,488 |
| Last commit | 19 Oct 2026 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Listed since | 19 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Install Compiler Explorer | Install XcodeBuildMCP |
Questions
Is Compiler Explorer or XcodeBuildMCP more popular?
Compiler Explorer has more GitHub stars: 19,141.
Can I use Compiler Explorer and XcodeBuildMCP together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.