XcodeBuildMCP

Name: XcodeBuildMCP
Author: getsentry

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

Official

Developer Tools

Install Command

npx -y xcodebuildmcp

Claude Desktop Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcodebuildmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

XcodeBuildMCP is an officially maintained MCP server in the Developer Tools category, developed by getsentry. It runs locally on your machine, keeping your data private and giving you full control over the connection. Developers can use it to bring AI assistance directly into their build and coding environment.

About XcodeBuildMCP

Overview

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

Topics

mcp, mcp-server, model-context-protocol, model-context-protocol-servers, tag-production, xcode, xcodebuild, modelcontextprotocol, ios, macos, simulator

Who Should Use XcodeBuildMCP?

1Speed up coding workflows by letting Claude interact with your dev environment
2Run terminal commands, manage processes, and inspect logs via AI
3Integrate AI assistance directly into your build and CI pipelines
4Automate repetitive dev tasks like scaffolding, linting, and testing

How to Install XcodeBuildMCP

Before you start

You will need Node.js (v18 or later) installed on your machine — download it from nodejs.org if you haven't already.

1Open a terminal (Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows).
2Paste the install command above and press Enter — Node.js will download and run the server automatically.
3Add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (see the JSON snippet above) and restart Claude.

The Claude Desktop config snippet above can be copied and pasted directly into your claude_desktop_config.json file — no editing required.

How XcodeBuildMCP Compares

✦It is an officially maintained server — unlike community alternatives, it is built and supported by the original project team, ensuring compatibility with upstream changes.

✦It runs entirely on your local machine, so no data leaves your environment — important for teams with privacy or compliance requirements.

✦It is distributed as an npm package, making version management and updates straightforward with a single `npm update` command.