xcodebuildmcp
Automates Xcode build, test, and device management tasks via XcodeBuildMCP.
Install
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Activation
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Official skill for XcodeBuildMCP. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).Key capabilities
- →Configure project and simulator defaults
- →Build and test apps on simulators and devices
- →Stream logs from simulators and devices
- →Attach LLDB debugger
- →Perform UI automation tasks
How it works
It interfaces with XcodeBuildMCP to manage build cycles and simulator states, requiring a session context to be established before execution.
Inputs & outputs
When to use xcodebuildmcp
- →Running automated UI tests on a simulator
- →Capturing device logs for debugging
- →Building and deploying to physical devices
- →Configuring project schemes and build settings
About xcodebuildmcp
Interfaces with XcodeBuildMCP to perform iOS/macOS build cycles, simulator management, and automated UI testing. It handles configuration, log streaming, and debugger attachment.
Official skill for XcodeBuildMCP. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
When not to use it
- →Directly using raw xcodebuild commands
- →Speculative project discovery
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Requires explicit workflow configuration for advanced features
- →Simulator tools are the only default-enabled features
How it compares
It abstracts raw CLI tools into a managed session, preventing repetitive parameter entry and handling simulator state automatically.
Compared to similar skills
xcodebuildmcp side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xcodebuildmcp (this skill) | 24 | 5mo | No flags | Advanced |
| ios-simulator-skill | 27 | 3mo | Review | Advanced |
| build-iphone-apps | 14 | 10mo | Review | Advanced |
| developing-ios-apps | 1 | 3mo | Review | Intermediate |
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