How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does xcodebuildmcp support?

xcodebuildmcp works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is xcodebuildmcp free to use?

Yes. xcodebuildmcp is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by cameroncooke.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for xcodebuildmcp?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

How do I install xcodebuildmcp?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

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$npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp

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summary

Complete iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS build, test, debug, and UI automation through Xcode without raw command-line tools.

›Simulator workflows: build, run, test, install, and launch apps on iOS simulators with state management (boot, erase, location, appearance)
›Device and macOS workflows: build, test, install, and launch on physical devices with code signing, plus native macOS app support
›Debugging and inspection: LLDB attachment with breakpoints, stack traces, variable inspection

skill.md

XcodeBuildMCP

Use XcodeBuildMCP tools instead of raw xcodebuild, xcrun, or simctl.

Capabilities:

Session defaults: Configure project, scheme, simulator, and device defaults to avoid repetitive parameters
Project discovery: Find Xcode projects/workspaces, list schemes, inspect build settings
Simulator workflows: Build, run, test, install, and launch apps on iOS simulators; manage simulator state (boot, erase, location, appearance)
Device workflows: Build, test, install, and launch apps on physical devices with code signing
macOS workflows: Build, run, and test macOS applications
Log capture: Stream and capture logs from simulators and devices
LLDB debugging: Attach debugger, set breakpoints, inspect stack traces and variables, execute LLDB commands
UI automation: Capture screenshots, inspect view hierarchy with coordinates, perform taps/swipes/gestures, type text, press hardware buttons
SwiftPM: Build, run, test, and manage Swift Package Manager projects
Project scaffolding: Generate new iOS/macOS project templates

Only simulator workflow tools are enabled by default. If capabilities like device, macOS, debugging, or UI automation are not available, the user must configure XcodeBuildMCP to enable them. See https://github.com/getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP/blob/main/docs/CONFIGURATION.md for workflow configuration.

Step 1: Establish Session Context

Call session_show_defaults before the first build/run/test action in a session.
Use discover_projs only when defaults show missing or incorrect project/workspace context.
Do not run discovery speculatively or in parallel with session_show_defaults.
For simulator run intent, prefer the combined build-and-run tool instead of separate build then run calls.
Do not chain build-only then build-and-run unless the user explicitly requests both.

Step 2: Understand Workflow-Scoped Tool Availability

Not all tools are enabled by default; tool availability depends on enabled workflows.
If a tool is expected but missing, check enabled workflows first.
Update enabled workflows in .xcodebuildmcp/config.yaml, then ask user to reload/restart the session to surface refreshes.

Step 3: Report Context Clearly

Return the active defaults context used for execution (project/workspace, scheme, simulator/device).
For failures, include the exact failing step and the next actionable command/tool call.

how to use xcodebuildmcp

How to use xcodebuildmcp on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add xcodebuildmcp

Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp --skill xcodebuildmcp

The skills CLI fetches xcodebuildmcp from GitHub repository cameroncooke/xcodebuildmcp and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────

│ • Amp

│ • Antigravity

│ • Cline

│ • Codex

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ • Cursor

│ • Windsurf

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/xcodebuildmcp

Reload or restart Cursor to activate xcodebuildmcp. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /xcodebuildmcp) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub ›Skills CLI documentation ›Learn more about Cursor ›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

1.Install skill using provided installation command
2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

+Start with clear, specific prompts
+Provide relevant context and constraints
+Review and refine all outputs before using
+Iterate to improve output quality
+Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

−Don't use without understanding skill limitations
−Don't skip validation of outputs
−Don't share sensitive information in prompts
−Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

★Be specific about desired format and style
★Ask for multiple options to choose from
★Request explanations to understand reasoning
★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.8★★★★★58 reviews

★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 28, 2024
xcodebuildmcp reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Aanya Mehta· Dec 20, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: xcodebuildmcp is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
★★★★★Luis Harris· Dec 8, 2024
We added xcodebuildmcp from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
★★★★★Aarav White· Dec 4, 2024
Useful defaults in xcodebuildmcp — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Alexander Diallo· Nov 27, 2024
Keeps context tight: xcodebuildmcp is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Jin Perez· Nov 23, 2024
xcodebuildmcp has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Emma Park· Nov 11, 2024
I recommend xcodebuildmcp for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Luis Abbas· Oct 26, 2024
Useful defaults in xcodebuildmcp — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
★★★★★Luis Huang· Oct 18, 2024
xcodebuildmcp is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Aanya Menon· Oct 14, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: xcodebuildmcp is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

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