XcodeBuildMCP
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI for agent use in iOS and macOS projects.
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Decision brief
XcodeBuildMCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that supports developers working on iOS and macOS projects by facilitating model context handling. It's written in TypeScript under MIT license.
Good fit when
- - When you need to handle model contexts efficiently for your iOS or macOS project using the MCP standard, XcodeBuildMCP provides specific tools tailored to these platforms.
- - If your development environment relies heavily on TypeScript and you are looking for a protocol-compliant solution with the MIT license.
Avoid when
- - Avoid using XcodeBuildMCP if you are not developing for iOS or macOS, as it is specifically designed to work within these environments.
- - If your project does not require the Model Context Protocol (MCP) or if you prefer a different programming language other than TypeScript.
Observed Jul 12, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Adoption
Package downloads where a registry match exists. GitHub stars (6,148) are secondary evidence.
- npm downloads (30d)
- 424,064·npm downloads API·1mo
Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Very active (3d since push)
- As of 1mo
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of 1mo
- Security (OSV)
- 1 low (1 low)
- As of 2w
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Install
npm install XcodeBuildMCPSimilar tools
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Evidence and technical details
Sourced facts, taxonomy, compatibility claims, README excerpt, and machine-readable endpoints.
Overview
XcodeBuildMCP is a tool primarily for developers working on iOS and macOS projects, offering an MCP server and CLI interface to facilitate model context handling.
Capability facts
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: package.json:bin|scripts · Jul 26, 2026
- MCP server
- Ships MCP server
Source: package.json:@modelcontextprotocol/* · Jul 26, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Jul 26, 2026
Categories
Compatibility
Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Jul 26, 2026)
- Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)Source link
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README
Installation
XcodeBuildMCP ships as a single package with two modes: a CLI for direct terminal use and an MCP server for AI coding agents. Either install method gives you both.
Requirements
- macOS 14.5 or later
- Xcode 16.x or later
- Node.js 18.x or later (not required for Homebrew installation)
Install globally
npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.