xcode-mcp
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
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 | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| simctl_listC | List available simulators, device types, runtimes, or device pairs |
| simctl_bootC | Boot a simulator device |
| simctl_shutdownB | Shutdown a simulator device or all simulators |
| simctl_installC | Install an app bundle on a simulator |
| simctl_launchC | Launch an app on a simulator |
| simctl_terminateA | Terminate a running app on a simulator without shutting down the simulator |
| simctl_uninstallC | Uninstall an app from a simulator |
| simctl_openurlC | Open a URL or deep link on a simulator |
| simctl_pushC | Send a push notification to an app on a simulator |
| simctl_locationB | Set or clear the simulated GPS location on a simulator |
| simctl_privacyB | Grant, revoke, or reset privacy permissions for an app on a simulator |
| simctl_io_screenshotC | Capture a screenshot from a simulator |
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 12 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose targeting specific simulator operations like booting, installing, screenshotting, launching, listing, location setting, URL opening, privacy management, push notifications, shutdown, termination, and uninstallation. There is no ambiguity or overlap between these functions.
All tools follow a consistent 'simctl_verb' or 'simctl_verb_noun' pattern (e.g., simctl_boot, simctl_install, simctl_io_screenshot), with no deviations in style or convention. This makes the tool set highly predictable and readable.
With 12 tools, the server is well-scoped for managing Xcode simulators, covering essential operations from device control to app testing. Each tool earns its place without being excessive or insufficient for the domain.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for simulator management, including device lifecycle (boot/shutdown), app lifecycle (install/launch/terminate/uninstall), testing features (screenshot, location, URL, push), and configuration (privacy, list). There are no obvious gaps that would hinder agent workflows.