By ipavlidakisUpdated 2026-05-17@clawhub_ipavlidakis/xcodebuildmcp
Test GenerationScripting#Debugging
According to AlphaMoat, as of 2026-09, xcodebuildmcp has 3,781 downloads and 2 stars — ranked #2,798 of 5,078 AI skills overall, and #363 of 577 in Development.
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| ClawHub ↗ | 116 | 3.4K | 2 | - |
| SkillHub ↗ | 116 | 3.8K | 2 | — |
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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 projects/schemes, session defaults, and common simulator/device workflows.
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| 2026-09 | 3.8K | — | 2 |
| 2026-08 | 3.4K | +2.6% | 2 |
| 2026-07 | 3.3K | +6.6% | 2 |
| 2026-06 | 3.1K | +4.2% | 2 |
| 2026-05 | 2.9K | — | 2 |
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--- name: xcodebuildmcp description: 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 projects/schemes, session defaults, and common simulator/device workflows. --- # 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) 1) Discover the project/workspace and schemes: - `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__discover_projs` - `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__list_schemes` 2) Set session defaults (so subsequent tools don’t need repeated params): - `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__session-set-defaults` (workspacePath/projectPath, scheme, simulatorId/deviceId) 3) Run the task: - Build/run: `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__build_run_sim` or `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__build_run_macos` - Tests: `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_sim` / `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_macos` / `mcp__xcodebuildmcp__test_device` 4) 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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