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 (6,405) are secondary evidence.
- npm downloads (30d)
- 436,288·npm downloads API·Sep 20, 2026
Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Active (9d since push)
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- 1 low (1 low)
- As of Aug 9, 2026
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Install
npm install XcodeBuildMCPSimilar tools
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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 · Sep 20, 2026
- MCP server
- Ships MCP server
Source: package.json:@modelcontextprotocol/* · Sep 20, 2026
- Languages
- typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Sep 20, 2026
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Compatibility
Sourced claims from the README excerpt - not unsourced marketing copy.
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 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 i...
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.