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Simulator — Model Context Protocol server
README
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control over iOS simulators. This server implements the MCP specification to expose simulator functionality through a standardized interface.
Features
- List available iOS simulators
- Boot and shutdown simulators
- Install .app bundles on simulators
- Launch installed apps by bundle ID
Installation
Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file
{
"mcpServers": {
"simulator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"y",
"@joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
Installing Simulator
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/JoshuaRileyDev/simulator-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Simulator MCP free?
Yes, Simulator MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Simulator need an API key?
No, Simulator runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Simulator hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Simulator in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Simulator on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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