Allows programmatic control over iOS simulators, including listing available simulators, booting and shutting them down, installing .app bundles, and launching installed apps by bundle ID
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@simulator-mcp-serverboot the iPhone 15 Pro simulator"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
iOS Simulator MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control over iOS simulators. This server implements the MCP specification to expose simulator functionality through a standardized interface.
Features
List available iOS simulators
Boot and shutdown simulators
Install .app bundles on simulators
Launch installed apps by bundle ID
Related MCP server: MCP Server for iOS Simulator
Installation
Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file