InditexTech/mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb

Overview

This MCP server lets LLMs control iOS simulators using natural language commands. It relies on idb (iOS Device Bridge) to execute actions on simulators. The server follows the Model Context Protocol for standardized tool integration.

Best for

Best for
Developers building LLM-based testing or automation for iOS apps

Use cases

• Automating iOS simulator workflows through chat interfaces
• Running app tests by describing steps in natural language
• Integrating LLM-driven simulator control into CI/CD pipelines

How to use

Install

Cline will handle the installation process automatically, including dependency management and configuration.

Tools exposed

• Cline
• npm
• git
• python3
• node

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "ios-simulator": {\n      "command": "node",\n      "args": ["/path/to/mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb/dist/index.js"],\n      "env": {}\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

This MCP server lets LLMs control iOS simulators using natural language commands. It relies on idb (iOS Device Bridge) to execute actions on simulators. The server follows the Model Context Protocol for standardized tool integration.

307 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-01-26. Licensed Apache-2.0.

Use cases

• Automating iOS simulator workflows through chat interfaces
• Running app tests by describing steps in natural language
• Integrating LLM-driven simulator control into CI/CD pipelines

Pros

• Open source with 307 stars on GitHub
• Leverages the MCP standard for consistent LLM-tool communication
• Written in TypeScript for type safety and maintainability

Cons

• Requires a working iOS simulator and idb setup
• Limited to iOS simulators, not physical devices
• Depends on MCP client support for integration

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