Xcode Build MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting developer tools tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-12 · ★ 6,274 · #2 OF 139 MAINTAINED DEVELOPER TOOLS · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Xcode Build MCP

Claude Code

claude mcp add getsentry-xcodebuildmcp -- npx -y xcodebuildmcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

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

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package xcodebuildmcp - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry vendor namespace com.xcodebuildmcp - domain-verified with the official MCP registry

03 · What Xcode Build MCP can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Limitations (from the README)

- XcodeBuildMCP requests xcodebuild to skip macro validation to avoid errors when building projects that use Swift Macros. - Device tools require code signing to be configured in Xcode. See Device Code Signing.

Latest releases

v2.7.0 · 2026-07-23

Release v2.7.0 · New! Xcode 27 Device Hub simulator support · UI automation tools now work fully with Xcode 27 simulators through Device Hub, including simulator window launching and keyboard controls. XcodeBuildMCP…

v2.6.2 · 2026-06-02

Release v2.6.2 · Fixed · Fixed xcodebuildmcp upgrade so update checks use the latest GitHub release as the canonical target instead of stale package-manager metadata, ensuring multi-version upgrades show release notes…

v2.6.1 · 2026-06-02

Release v2.6.1 · Fixed · Fixed tab bar item discovery so agents can switch UITabBar items (#439, #441). · Option A - Homebrew (no Node.js required) · Install: · bash · brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp · brew install…

04 · Who maintains Xcode Build MCP

XcodeBuildMCP is maintained by getsentry. We track 2 MCP servers from getsentry - 2 actively maintained, 7,102 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Mar 2025. Full record: all servers from getsentry.

  1. sentry-mcp MCP server for Sentry - error monitoring, issue tracking, and debugging for AI assistants ★ 828

05 · Facts

repository
github.com/getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
category
developer tools - ranked #2 of 139 actively-maintained developer tools servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence
4 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-07-23)
registry
com.xcodebuildmcp/XcodeBuildMCP (active, first published 2025-09-10 · 23 versions)
packages
npm:xcodebuildmcp

06 · Xcode Build MCP FAQ

What is Xcode Build MCP?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Xcode Build MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-12 and it shipped 4 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Xcode Build MCP?

Run `npx -y xcodebuildmcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Xcode Build MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

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