Xcode Build
What is Xcode Build
The xcodebuild MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate the building of iOS Xcode workspaces and projects. It integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code, allowing developers to work efficiently on iOS projects through extensions like Cline or Roo Code.
Use cases
Developers can use the xcodebuild MCP Server to build and test iOS applications directly from Visual Studio Code. This integration helps streamline the development workflow, enabling tasks such as compiling code, running tests, and managing builds without needing to switch between different tools or environments.
How to use
To use the xcodebuild MCP Server, developers can run it using the ‘uv’ tool or by installing it via pip. Configuration for tools such as Claude.app involves specifying the command and arguments to execute the server, tailored to the method of installation chosen.
Key features
The key features include the ability to build and test iOS Xcode projects efficiently from within Visual Studio Code. It offers tools for seamless integration, enabling direct interaction with Xcode workspaces and projects through commands that specify the folder path of the project.
Where to use
The xcodebuild MCP Server is ideal for iOS developers who prefer working in Visual Studio Code instead of Xcode. It is beneficial for teams looking to enhance their development workflow by incorporating tools that allow for direct interaction with iOS project builds and tests from their code editor.
Overview
What is Xcode Build
The xcodebuild MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server designed to facilitate the building of iOS Xcode workspaces and projects. It integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio Code, allowing developers to work efficiently on iOS projects through extensions like Cline or Roo Code.
Use cases
Developers can use the xcodebuild MCP Server to build and test iOS applications directly from Visual Studio Code. This integration helps streamline the development workflow, enabling tasks such as compiling code, running tests, and managing builds without needing to switch between different tools or environments.
How to use
To use the xcodebuild MCP Server, developers can run it using the ‘uv’ tool or by installing it via pip. Configuration for tools such as Claude.app involves specifying the command and arguments to execute the server, tailored to the method of installation chosen.
Key features
The key features include the ability to build and test iOS Xcode projects efficiently from within Visual Studio Code. It offers tools for seamless integration, enabling direct interaction with Xcode workspaces and projects through commands that specify the folder path of the project.
Where to use
The xcodebuild MCP Server is ideal for iOS developers who prefer working in Visual Studio Code instead of Xcode. It is beneficial for teams looking to enhance their development workflow by incorporating tools that allow for direct interaction with iOS project builds and tests from their code editor.
Content
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:
pip install mcpxcodebuild
After installation, you can run it as a script using:
python -m mcpxcodebuild
Configuration
Configure for Claude.app
Add to your Claude settings:
Using uvx
Using pip installation
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.