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About joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server
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
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
Notes
52 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-13.
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
Key facts
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How to use
How to set it up
As the listing publishes it. We have not run this install.
Install
npx y @joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-serverTools exposed
list simulatorsboot simulatorshutdown simulatorinstall applaunch app
Clients the listing names (not checked here)
Claude Desktop
Example client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"simulator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"y",
"@joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Install
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Until then, follow the project's own README, or the setup the listing publishes under How to set it up.
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|---|---|---|---|
| mobile-next/mobile-mcpThis is an alternative to it | MCP server | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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