Xcode MCP Server
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The Xcode MCP Server brings the power of AI to your Xcode projects, acting as a bridge between Claude and your local Xcode development environment. It enables intelligent code assistance, project management, and automated development tasks.
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What is Xcode MCP Server?
Xcode MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude (or other MCP-compliant clients) to interact with your local Xcode projects securely. It follows a client-server architecture where Claude can perform approved operations through well-defined interfaces without exposing your code to the internet.
How to use Xcode MCP Server?
The server can be installed using NPM (globally or locally within a Claude configuration) or directly from the source code. After installation and configuration, you can interact with Claude to navigate projects, create/modify code, and analyze/build projects using natural language commands.
Key features of Xcode MCP Server
Intelligent Project Detection
Smart File Operations
Project Management
MCP Client Compatibility
Use cases of Xcode MCP Server
Automated code generation
Intelligent code completion and suggestions
Automated refactoring
Project analysis and issue detection
FAQ from Xcode MCP Server
How does the server ensure my code isn't exposed to the internet?
How does the server ensure my code isn't exposed to the internet?
The communication between the Xcode MCP server and your local projects happens entirely on your machine. The Model Context Protocol ensures that Claude can only perform approved operations through well-defined interfaces.
What MCP clients are compatible with this server?
What MCP clients are compatible with this server?
This server is compatible with any MCP-compliant client or host, including Claude Desktop, self-built MCP clients, Cursor AI, and other MCP-compatible IDEs and tools.
What kind of file operations does the server support?
What kind of file operations does the server support?
The server supports reading and analyzing Swift, Objective-C, and project configuration files, as well as creating and modifying source files with proper syntax and imports.
What project management tasks can Claude assist with?
What project management tasks can Claude assist with?
Claude can assist with accessing project targets, configurations, and schemes, analyzing source files for potential issues, executing builds with specific configurations, and running/managing test suites.
What should I do if I'm having trouble with project detection?
What should I do if I'm having trouble with project detection?
Verify your projects directory path, ensure Xcode Command Line Tools are installed, and check file permissions.