xpresso
Provides tools for building, testing, and running Xcode projects, managing iOS simulators, and interacting with Xcode build settings.
Click on "Deploy 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., "@xpressoBuild and run MyApp on iPhone 16 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.
xpresso
Xcode MCP server. Build, test, run, and manage simulators directly from Claude Code — no Xcode GUI needed.
Quick Start
claude mcp add xpresso -- npx xpresso-mcpThat's it. Restart Claude Code and you're ready.
Related MCP server: MCP Xcode Server
Requirements
Node.js >= 18 (or Bun)
Xcode with command line tools (
xcode-select --install)
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Build project/workspace with scheme |
| Run unit/UI tests |
| Build, install, and launch on simulator |
| Clean build folder |
| List schemes, targets, configurations |
| Show resolved build settings |
| List available simulators |
| Boot a simulator |
| Shutdown a simulator |
| List connected physical devices |
| Get output from last operation |
Examples
Build a project:
xpresso_build(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace")Run tests:
xpresso_test(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace", destination: "platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 16")Boot simulator and run:
xpresso_boot_simulator(simulator: "iPhone 16")
xpresso_run(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace", simulator: "<UDID>")Development
git clone https://github.com/alisheryeginbay/xpresso.git
cd xpresso
bun install
bun run src/index.tsLicense
MIT
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