Xcode FAQs

Question 1

What is Xcode MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Xcode MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a tool that provides programmatic access to Xcode's functionalities, enabling AI assistants like Claude to directly create, build, test, and manage iOS/macOS projects.

Question 2

What key tasks can AI assistants automate using Xcode MCP?

Accepted Answer

AI assistants can programmatically create new Xcode projects (including SwiftUI templates), automate building, testing, and archiving, manage iOS/macOS/tvOS simulators (boot, install apps, launch), and directly manipulate Swift source files and project configurations (Info.plist).

Question 3

What are the system requirements to run Xcode MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

To run Xcode MCP Server, you need macOS, Xcode 14+ (with command-line tools installed), and Node.js version 16 or higher.

Question 4

How do I set up Xcode MCP Server for use with Claude?

Accepted Answer

After cloning the repository and running `npm install` and `npm run build`, you need to configure it in your Claude Desktop configuration file (`claude_desktop_config.json`) by adding the 'xcode-mcp' server entry with the correct command path.

Question 5

Can Xcode MCP Server manage simulators across different Apple platforms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Xcode MCP Server provides comprehensive management for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS simulators, allowing you to list, boot, shut down, install apps on, launch apps, and even capture screenshots programmatically.

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