Xcode Build MCP Server

Overview

Xcode Build is a Model Context Protocol server that enables AI assistants to build and test iOS Xcode projects. This integration allows for a more streamlined development workflow, as you can trigger builds and receive error feedback directly through your AI assistant.

Installation

There are two recommended ways to install the Xcode Build MCP server:

Using uv (Recommended)

The simplest way to use Xcode Build is with uv, a fast Python package installer and resolver:

1. Make sure you have uv installed on your system
2. No specific installation is needed as we'll use uvx to run the server directly

Using pip

Alternatively, you can install the package via pip:

pip install mcpxcodebuild

After installation, you can run it as a Python module:

python -m mcpxcodebuild

Configuration

For Claude.app

To configure Xcode Build for use with Claude, add the appropriate configuration to your Claude settings:

If using uvx:

"mcpServers": {
  "mcpxcodebuild": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": ["mcpxcodebuild"]
  }
}

If using pip installation:

"mcpServers": {
  "mcpxcodebuild": {
    "command": "python",
    "args": ["-m", "mcpxcodebuild"]
  }
}

For Other AI Assistants

Similar configuration can be applied to other AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol. Refer to your specific assistant's documentation for details on how to add MCP servers.

Usage

Once configured, you can ask your AI assistant to build or test your iOS project. The assistant will use the Xcode Build MCP server to execute the appropriate commands and provide feedback on any errors or warnings that occur during the build process.

For example, you might say:

• "Build my iOS project in the current directory"
• "Run tests for my Xcode workspace"

The assistant will then use the appropriate tool from the Xcode Build MCP server to execute your request.