A unified package providing an MCP server for AI coding agents and a CLI for terminal use to manage Xcode projects, build simulators, and run tools. It requires macOS 14.5 and Xcode 16.x or later.
Project overview
A unified package providing an MCP server for AI coding agents and a CLI for terminal use to manage Xcode projects, build simulators, and run tools. It requires macOS 14.5 and Xcode 16.x or later.
Project type
MCP · AI Coding
Use cases
Coding & Development
Deployment
Refer to project documentation
License
MIT
Best for
Developers working on iOS and macOS applications who use AI coding agents or terminal workflows to manage Xcode projects.
Key capabilities
Provides an MCP server interface to expose Xcode tools for AI coding agents.
Provides direct terminal access to tools for building, listing tools, and upgrading.
Optional MCP and CLI skills that prime an agent with instructions on navigating tools.
Limitations and risks
Requires macOS 14.5 or later to operate.
Requires Xcode 16.x or later to be installed and configured.
Requires Node.js 18.x or later when installing via npm, though this dependency is not required for Homebrew installation.
Device tools require code signing to be independently configured in Xcode.
The package transmits internal runtime error telemetry using Sentry.
Getting started
Install the package directly via Homebrew or npm. Node.js 18.x or later is required for npm installation, but not for Homebrew.
After installation, execute CLI commands with arguments like scheme or project path, or connect an MCP client to the server to begin interacting with Xcode tools.
Evidence and sources
GitHub project description: A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.
README: XcodeBuildMCP ships as a single package with two modes: a **CLI** for direct terminal use and an **MCP server** for AI coding agents. Either install method gives you both.
README: brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp brew install xcodebuildmcp
README: npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest
README: - macOS 14.5 or later - Xcode 16.x or later - Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)