Idb FAQs

Name: Idb
Author: noahlozevski

Question 1

What are the key use cases for mcp-idb?

Accepted Answer

Mcp-idb enables various use cases like automated test development, screenshot testing, automated device interactions (e.g., tapping buttons), and application installation/removal on iOS devices, all orchestrated through MCP.

Question 2

Where can I find the official idb documentation?

Accepted Answer

The official idb documentation, including installation instructions and usage examples, can be found on the official idb GitHub repository: [https://github.com/facebook/idb](https://github.com/facebook/idb).

Question 3

How do I install and configure idb?

Accepted Answer

Install idb using Homebrew: `brew tap facebook/fb && brew install idb-companion`.  Then, configure your `mcp-config.json` to include idb as an MCP server, specifying the `npx @noahlozevski/mcp-idb` command.

Question 4

What is idb and how does it relate to MCP?

Accepted Answer

Idb (iOS Development Bridge) is a tool by Facebook for interacting with iOS devices. This package integrates idb with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling automated control and testing of iOS devices through MCP's server infrastructure.

Question 5

What are common troubleshooting steps for idb issues?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the idb-companion is installed via Homebrew. Verify that the iOS device is connected via USB, trusted on your computer, and has developer mode enabled. These steps resolve most common idb connection problems.

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