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XcodeBuildMCP
CommunityMCP server by cameroncooke · updated · ★ 6.5k · 41k downloads a week
XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities. XcodeBuildMCP is a community project by cameroncooke, not verified by a company domain.
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Install XcodeBuildMCP
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add xcodebuildmcp npx -y xcodebuildmcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the xcodebuildmcp block.
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XcodeBuildMCP: common questions
How do I install XcodeBuildMCP?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is XcodeBuildMCP the official server?
XcodeBuildMCP is a community project by cameroncooke, not verified by a company domain.
Is XcodeBuildMCP free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is XcodeBuildMCP safe to use?
It scores 94 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to XcodeBuildMCP?
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Does XcodeBuildMCP work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.