xcodebuildmcp

Use when the user needs Xcode build/test/run workflows, simulator or device control, UI automation, screenshots/video, logs, or LLDB debugging through XcodeBuildMCP tools. Includes discovery of projec

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Xcodebuildmcp

Overview

Use the xcodebuildmcp toolset to build/run/test apps, manage simulators/devices, automate UI, and capture logs/screen media. Default to a safe, repeatable flow: discover → set defaults → execute → verify.

Prereqs & MCP Setup

This skill assumes the XcodeBuildMCP server is installed and exposed to your MCP client so the tools appear (e.g.,

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__build_run_sim

). If the tools are missing, follow the setup steps in:

```
references/mcp-setup.md
```
(requirements + MCP client config examples)

Example Requests

"Build and run the iOS app on the latest simulator and take a screenshot."
"Run unit tests on the simulator and share the failing test logs."
"Open the simulator, navigate to Settings, and toggle Dark Mode."
"Install and launch the app on my connected iPhone."

Quick Start (common flow)

Discover the project/workspace and schemes:

```
mcp__xcodebuildmcp__discover_projs
```
```
mcp__xcodebuildmcp__list_schemes
```

Set session defaults (so subsequent tools don’t need repeated params):
- ```
mcp__xcodebuildmcp__session-set-defaults
```
  (workspacePath/projectPath, scheme, simulatorId/deviceId)

Run the task:

Build/run:

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__build_run_sim

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__build_run_macos

Tests:

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_sim

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_macos

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_device

Verify and gather evidence:

```
mcp__xcodebuildmcp__screenshot
```
(sim)

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__start_sim_log_cap

→

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__stop_sim_log_cap

Task Index

Build/Run: iOS simulator, macOS, device installs
Testing: simulator/macOS/device
Simulator management: list/boot/erase/appearance/location/gestures
UI automation: describe UI → tap/type/swipe/gesture
Logs & debugging: sim logs, device logs, LLDB attach/breakpoints
Media: screenshots, screen recording

Load

references/workflows.md

for detailed step-by-step sequences and command patterns.

Operating Rules

Always call
```
mcp__xcodebuildmcp__describe_ui
```
before coordinate-based taps/swipes/long-press.

Prefer

mcp__xcodebuildmcp__session-set-defaults

early to reduce parameter noise.

If user didn’t specify target device/simulator, list options and ask (or pick a sensible default with
```
useLatestOS
```
).
Avoid destructive actions (erase sims, clean) unless the user asked for them.

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