r-huijts/xcode-mcp-server

Overview

An MCP server that connects AI assistants to Xcode, enabling project management and code editing via the Model Context Protocol. It exposes Xcode project files and build commands through a standardized interface for agentic tool use.

Best for

Best for
iOS/macOS developers who want to automate Xcode workflows via AI assistants

Use cases

• Automate Xcode project file modifications from an AI assistant
• Trigger Xcode builds and retrieve error logs programmatically
• Navigate and inspect Swift project structures without opening Xcode

How to use

Install

./setup.sh

Tools exposed

• npm
• node
• git
• ruby
• cocoapods
• xcrun

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

PROJECTS_BASE_DIR=/path/to/your/projects\nDEBUG=false

Notes

An MCP server that connects AI assistants to Xcode, enabling project management and code editing via the Model Context Protocol. It exposes Xcode project files and build commands through a standardized interface for agentic tool use.

377 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-02-02. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Automate Xcode project file modifications from an AI assistant
• Trigger Xcode builds and retrieve error logs programmatically
• Navigate and inspect Swift project structures without opening Xcode

Pros

• Direct integration with Xcode without manual scripting
• Open source with active community (377 stars)
• Written in TypeScript, easy to extend or debug

Cons

• Requires Xcode to be installed and running on the same machine
• Limited to macOS environments only
• Depends on the MCP protocol, which is still evolving

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