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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 for building, testing, running, and managing simulators directly from Claude Code.

README

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

from github.com/alisheryeginbay/xpresso

Install Xpresso in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor

Recommended · one command, every IDE
unyly install xpresso

Installs 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-mcp

FAQ

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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