The mcpxcodebuild server enables building and testing iOS Xcode workspaces/projects directly from Visual Studio Code.
Build iOS Xcode projects: Build an iOS Xcode workspace/project by specifying the path to the folder containing the project.
Run tests for iOS Xcode projects: Execute tests for an iOS Xcode workspace/project in a specified folder.
Seamless integration with VS Code: Works with extensions like Cline or Roo Code for a streamlined iOS development workflow.
Flexible installation options: Can be installed using
uv(recommended) orpip.
xcodebuild MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol server that builds iOS workspace/project that enables seamless workflow working with iOS projects in Visual Studio Code using extensions like Cline or Roo Code.
Available Tools
build- Build iOS Xcode workspace/projectfolder(string, required): The full path of the current folder that the iOS Xcode workspace/project sits
test- Run test for iOS Xcode workspace/projectfolder(string, required): The full path of the current folder that the iOS Xcode workspace/project sits
Installation
Using uv (recommended)
When using uv no specific installation is needed. We will
use uvx to directly run mcpxcodebuild.
Using PIP
Alternatively you can install mcpxcodebuild via pip:
After installation, you can run it as a script using:
Related MCP server: claude-debugs-for-you
Configuration
Configure for Claude.app
Add to your Claude settings:
License
xcodebuild MCP tool is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
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