Xcode MCP Server

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Development/Tools Xcode CI/CD AI Assistant Build Automation Testing

The Xcode MCP Server provides a Model Context Protocol interface for building and testing Xcode projects. It enables AI assistants to directly trigger builds, run tests, monitor progress, and access logs through a standardized interface.

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What is Xcode MCP Server?

The Xcode MCP Server is a tool that allows AI assistants to build and test Xcode projects through a standardized Model Context Protocol interface. It provides a way to trigger builds, run tests, monitor progress, and access logs programmatically.

How to use Xcode MCP Server?

Clone the repository and install dependencies using npm. 2. Build the server using npm run build. 3. Start the server with npm run start /path/to/build/logs/directory. 4. Configure your MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the server by specifying the command and arguments to execute the server.

Key features of Xcode MCP Server

Build Xcode projects with custom schemes and configurations
Run unit tests with granular control
Generate code coverage reports
Stream build and test logs in real-time
Access detailed build and test reports
JSON-formatted output
Automatic log persistence

Use cases of Xcode MCP Server

Integrating Xcode builds into AI-powered workflows
Automating Xcode project builds and tests from LLM applications
Enabling AI assistants to debug and troubleshoot Xcode projects
Creating CI/CD pipelines driven by AI

FAQ from Xcode MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized interface for interacting with models.

What versions of Node.js are supported?

Node.js 16+ is required.

What Xcode Command Line Tools are needed?

The Xcode Command Line Tools must be installed.

Where are the logs stored?

Logs are stored in the specified base directory under build-logs/.

How do I access the latest log?

The latest log (build or test) is accessible via the xcode-build://latest-log resource.