Xcodebuildmcp Cli
- 266 installs
- 6.2k repo stars
- Updated August 4, 2026
- cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp
xcodebuildmcp-cli is a Claude Code skill that drives Xcode builds, simulators, and iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS targets through the xcodebuildmcp executable for developers who want agent-driven Apple platform
About
xcodebuildmcp-cli is the official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI, wrapping Apple build and simulator workflows behind the xcodebuildmcp executable instead of raw xcodebuild, xcrun, or simctl commands. Install via Homebrew (getsentry/xcodebuildmcp tap) or npm global install, then discover workflows with help-first CLI discovery. The skill covers build, test, run, debug, log capture, and UI automation across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS targets. Developers reach for xcodebuildmcp-cli when agents need repeatable Xcode operations from the terminal during mobile feature work.
- MCP bridge to xcodebuild
- Simulator launch and logs
- iOS and macOS target support
- Agent-driven native compile loops
- Reduces manual Xcode context switching
Xcodebuildmcp Cli by the numbers
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- Data as of Aug 5, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 266 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 6.2k |
| Last updated | August 4, 2026 |
| Repository | cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp ↗ |
How do you automate Xcode builds from the CLI?
Drive Xcode builds, simulators, and iOS/macOS targets from Claude via MCP CLI instead of manual Xcode UI steps.
Who is it for?
Apple platform developers who want Claude agents to drive Xcode builds, simulators, and tests through a single CLI.
Skip if: Android or cross-platform Flutter-only projects with no Xcode workspace or Apple toolchain installed.
When should I use this skill?
The user needs iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, or visionOS builds, simulator runs, tests, debugging, or UI automation via xcodebuildmcp.
What you get
Built Apple-platform binaries, simulator sessions, test results, debug logs, and UI automation runs.
- built app binaries
- simulator test results
- debug and UI automation logs
Files
XcodeBuildMCP CLI
Use XcodeBuildMCP tools via the xcodebuildmcp executable instead of raw xcodebuild, xcrun, or simctl.
Step 1: Ensure the CLI Exists
Check availability:
xcodebuildmcp --helpIf missing, install with one of:
brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
brew install xcodebuildmcpnpm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latestRe-check after install:
xcodebuildmcp --helpStep 2: Use Help-First Discovery
Discover workflows and arguments from the CLI itself:
xcodebuildmcp --help
xcodebuildmcp tools
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> --help
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> <tool> --helpUse this discovery path instead of memorizing static tool lists.
Step 3: Keep Execution Minimal
- Choose the smallest command sequence that satisfies the request.
- Prefer direct workflow commands over manual multi-step chains unless explicitly requested.
- For simulator run intent, prefer the combined
build-and-runcommand. - Do not chain
buildthenbuild-and-rununless explicitly requested.
Capability Overview
xcodebuildmcp supports:
- simulator and device build/test/run
- debugging and log capture
- UI automation
- project discovery and scaffolding
- session defaults and workflow configuration
Exit Criteria
- CLI presence is verified or installation steps are provided.
- Commands are discovered via
--help/tools. - Session defaults are checked before first build/run/test action.
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How do you install xcodebuildmcp-cli?
xcodebuildmcp-cli installs via brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp && brew install xcodebuildmcp or npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest. Verify with xcodebuildmcp --help before running build workflows.
Which Apple platforms does xcodebuildmcp support?
xcodebuildmcp supports iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS targets for build, test, run, debug, log, and UI automation workflows through the xcodebuildmcp executable.