AI Plugin IndexContext Mode vs XcodeBuildMCP
Context Mode and XcodeBuildMCP are both developer tools MCP servers. XcodeBuildMCP scores higher (100 vs 88 out of 100). Context Mode has more GitHub stars (31k), and Context Mode was updated more recently (yesterday). The table compares them side by side.
| Context Mode | XcodeBuildMCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88 / 100 | 100 / 100 |
| What it does | MCP plugin that saves 98% of your context window. Works with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, VS Code Copilot, OpenCode, and Codex CLI. Sandboxed code execution, FTS5 knowledge base, and intent-driven search. | XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities. |
| Publisher | Verified: npm:context-mode | Verified: xcodebuildmcp.com |
| Grades | Maintenance A, Licence F, Quality A | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | 14,259 | Not on npm |
| Runs | Local | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 31,243 | 6,488 |
| Last commit | 20 Oct 2026 | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Licence | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Install Context Mode | Install XcodeBuildMCP |
Questions
Is Context Mode or XcodeBuildMCP more popular?
Context Mode has more GitHub stars: 31,243.
Can I use Context Mode 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.