simctl-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT | No | Port for HTTP server mode (only used when starting with --http) | 8081 |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| logging | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| create_deviceB | Create a new simulator device |
| delete_deviceB | Delete the specified simulator device |
| boot_deviceC | Boot simulator device |
| shutdown_deviceB | Shutdown simulator device |
| get_envB | Get device environment variable |
| open_urlC | Open URL in device |
| add_mediaC | Add media files to device |
| install_appC | Install app on device |
| uninstall_appB | Uninstall app from device |
| get_app_containerB | Get installed app container path |
| launch_appC | Launch app on device |
| terminate_appB | Terminate running app on device |
| list_devicesB | List available simulator devices |
| list_device_typesA | List available device types |
| list_runtimesA | List available runtimes |
| get_app_infoC | Get installed app information |
| get_appearanceA | Get device appearance settings |
| set_appearanceC | Set device appearance |
| push_notificationC | Send simulated push notification to device |
| grant_permissionC | Grant permission to app |
| revoke_permissionB | Revoke app permission |
| reset_permissionC | Reset all app permissions |
| add_root_certificateB | Add root certificate to device keychain |
| add_certificateC | Add certificate to device keychain |
| reset_keychainB | Reset device keychain |
| get_screenshotB | Get device screenshot |
| list_appsC | List installed apps on device |
| set_pasteboardB | Copy content to the device pasteboard |
| get_pasteboardB | Get the contents of the device pasteboard |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 29 tools
Each tool targets a distinct action on simulator devices, apps, permissions, or media. Even similar tools like add_certificate and add_root_certificate are differentiated by their descriptions. There is no ambiguity.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., boot_device, list_apps, grant_permission). The naming style is uniform and predictable.
With 29 tools, the count exceeds the typical well-scoped range of 3-15. While the domain is broad, this many tools may overwhelm agents and suggests a need for consolidation.
The tool set covers the full lifecycle of simulator management: device creation/deletion, app install/uninstall, permissions, certificates, media, pasteboard, appearance, notifications, and screenshots. No obvious gaps remain.