joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server

Overview

An MCP server that enables AI agents to control iOS simulators. It exposes simulator actions such as launching apps, triggering device events, and managing device state through the Model Context Protocol.

Best for

Best for
iOS developers who want to automate simulator tasks through AI agents

Use cases

• Automate iOS app launch and test sequences during CI
• Trigger simulated device events like location changes or hardware button presses
• Manage simulator lifecycle (boot, shutdown, install apps) from AI tools

How to use

Tools exposed

• npx

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "simulator": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": [\n        "y",\n        "@joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server"\n      ]\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

An MCP server that enables AI agents to control iOS simulators. It exposes simulator actions such as launching apps, triggering device events, and managing device state through the Model Context Protocol.

52 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-13.

Use cases

• Automate iOS app launch and test sequences during CI
• Trigger simulated device events like location changes or hardware button presses
• Manage simulator lifecycle (boot, shutdown, install apps) from AI tools

Pros

• Provides direct iOS simulator control without GUI scripting
• Integrates easily with MCP compatible AI assistants and workflows
• Lightweight JavaScript implementation with clear API

Cons

• Limited to iOS simulator interactions, not real devices
• Requires macOS environment with Xcode installed
• Relies on simulator being already booted and accessible

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