What is Apple Developer Docs Mcp

apple-developer-docs-mcp is a server designed to automate the process of finding and retrieving documentation from Apple’s developer website, making it easier for developers to access the information they need without manually browsing the site.

Use cases

Use cases include searching for specific Apple documentation topics, obtaining detailed explanations and examples for implementation, and downloading code samples for practical use in development projects.

How to use

To use apple-developer-docs-mcp, configure your .vscode/mcp.json file to include the server command. You can then search for documentation, retrieve detailed content, and download sample code using specific commands in your terminal.

Key features

Key features include searching for documentation topics, retrieving detailed content from specific URLs, and downloading sample code directly from the documentation or a provided ZIP URL.

Where to use

apple-developer-docs-mcp is primarily used in software development environments, particularly for developers working with Apple’s frameworks and APIs who need quick access to documentation and code samples.

Apple Developer Docs MCP Server

I despise reading docs on https://developer.apple.com. This MCP server will do that for you.

Usage

1. Launch VS Code
2. > MCP: Add Server...
3. Select npm Package
4. apple-developer-docs-mcp

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "apple-developer-docs": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "apple-developer-docs-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}