Xpresso
FreeNot checkedXcode MCP server for building, testing, running, and managing simulators directly from Claude Code.
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Xcode MCP server for building, testing, running, and managing simulators directly from Claude Code.
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Xcode MCP server. Build, test, run, and manage simulators directly from Claude Code — no Xcode GUI needed.
Quick Start
claude mcp add xpresso -- npx xpresso-mcp
That's it. Restart Claude Code and you're ready.
Requirements
- Node.js >= 18 (or Bun)
- Xcode with command line tools (
xcode-select --install)
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
xpresso_build |
Build project/workspace with scheme |
xpresso_test |
Run unit/UI tests |
xpresso_run |
Build, install, and launch on simulator |
xpresso_clean |
Clean build folder |
xpresso_schemes |
List schemes, targets, configurations |
xpresso_build_settings |
Show resolved build settings |
xpresso_simulators |
List available simulators |
xpresso_boot_simulator |
Boot a simulator |
xpresso_shutdown_simulator |
Shutdown a simulator |
xpresso_devices |
List connected physical devices |
xpresso_logs |
Get output from last operation |
Examples
Build a project:
xpresso_build(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace")
Run tests:
xpresso_test(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace", destination: "platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 16")
Boot simulator and run:
xpresso_boot_simulator(simulator: "iPhone 16")
xpresso_run(scheme: "MyApp", workspace: "MyApp.xcworkspace", simulator: "<UDID>")
Development
git clone https://github.com/alisheryeginbay/xpresso.git
cd xpresso
bun install
bun run src/index.ts
License
MIT
Install Xpresso in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install xpressoInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add xpresso -- npx -y xpresso-mcpFAQ
Is Xpresso MCP free?
Yes, Xpresso MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Xpresso need an API key?
No, Xpresso runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Xpresso hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Xpresso in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Xpresso 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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