/xcodebuildmcp-cli
Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
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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).
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xcodebuildmcp-cli.SKILL.mdname: xcodebuildmcp-cli
description: Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
XcodeBuildMCP CLI
Use XcodeBuildMCP tools via the `xcodebuildmcp` executable instead of raw `xcodebuild`, `xcrun`, or `simctl`.
Step 1: Ensure the CLI Exists
Check availability:
xcodebuildmcp --help
If missing, install with one of:
brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
brew install xcodebuildmcp
npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest
Re-check after install:
xcodebuildmcp --help
Step 2: Use Help-First Discovery
Discover workflows and arguments from the CLI itself:
xcodebuildmcp --help
xcodebuildmcp tools
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> --help
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> <tool> --help
Use this discovery path instead of memorizing static tool lists.
Step 3: Keep Execution Minimal
- Choose the smallest command sequence that satisfies the request.
- Prefer direct workflow commands over manual multi-step chains unless explicitly requested.
- For simulator run intent, prefer the combined `build-and-run` command.
- Do not chain `build` then `build-and-run` unless explicitly requested.
Capability Overview
`xcodebuildmcp` supports:
- simulator and device build/test/run
- debugging and log capture
- UI automation
- project discovery and scaffolding
- session defaults and workflow configuration
Exit Criteria
- CLI presence is verified or installation steps are provided.
- Commands are discovered via `--help` / `tools`.
- Session defaults are checked before first build/run/test action.
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name: xcodebuildmcp-cli description: Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
XcodeBuildMCP CLI
Use XcodeBuildMCP tools via the `xcodebuildmcp` executable instead of raw `xcodebuild`, `xcrun`, or `simctl`.
Step 1: Ensure the CLI Exists
Check availability:
xcodebuildmcp --help
If missing, install with one of:
brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp brew install xcodebuildmcp
npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest
Re-check after install:
xcodebuildmcp --help
Step 2: Use Help-First Discovery
Discover workflows and arguments from the CLI itself:
xcodebuildmcp --help xcodebuildmcp tools xcodebuildmcp <workflow> --help xcodebuildmcp <workflow> <tool> --help
Use this discovery path instead of memorizing static tool lists.
Step 3: Keep Execution Minimal
- Choose the smallest command sequence that satisfies the request.
- Prefer direct workflow commands over manual multi-step chains unless explicitly requested.
- For simulator run intent, prefer the combined `build-and-run` command.
- Do not chain `build` then `build-and-run` unless explicitly requested.
Capability Overview
`xcodebuildmcp` supports:
- simulator and device build/test/run
- debugging and log capture
- UI automation
- project discovery and scaffolding
- session defaults and workflow configuration
Exit Criteria
- CLI presence is verified or installation steps are provided.
- Commands are discovered via `--help` / `tools`.
- Session defaults are checked before first build/run/test action.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and CLI that provides tools for agent use when working on iOS and macOS projects.
Repo: cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp