xcodebuildmcp-cli
Standardizes Xcode build, test, and debug workflows via the CLI.
Install
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Activation
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Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).Key capabilities
- →Build and run iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS apps
- →Execute UI automation tests
- →Capture build logs and diagnostic data
- →Manage simulators and devices
- →Discover project workflows
How it works
The skill acts as a wrapper for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI, providing a unified interface for build, test, and run operations across Apple platforms.
Inputs & outputs
When to use xcodebuildmcp-cli
- →Building iOS apps
- →Running UI tests
- →Capturing build logs
About xcodebuildmcp-cli
Provides a unified interface for Xcode build tasks, including device/simulator management, UI testing, and log capture. Replaces manual `xcodebuild` calls with streamlined workflows.
Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
When not to use it
- →When raw xcodebuild calls are explicitly required
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Requires Xcode environment
- →Limited to workflows supported by the CLI
How it compares
It replaces manual, complex xcodebuild chains with simplified, discovery-based workflow commands.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xcodebuildmcp-cli (this skill) | 3 | 7mo | Review | Intermediate |
| agent-production-validator | 3 | 7mo | Review | Advanced |
| django-verification | 5 | 6mo | Review | Intermediate |
| validate-delivery | 1 | 7mo | Review | Beginner |
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