Mcpxcodebuild

What is Mcpxcodebuild?

Mcpxcodebuild is a Model Context Protocol server that builds iOS Xcode workspaces or projects, enabling a seamless workflow for iOS development in Visual Studio Code using AI‑powered extensions such as Cline or Roo Code.

How to use Mcpxcodebuild?

Install Mcpxcodebuild via uvx (recommended) or pip. Then configure it in your MCP client settings—for example, in Claude.app add a JSON entry using either the uvx mcpxcodebuild command or python -m mcpxcodebuild if installed via pip. The server exposes two tools: build (to build an iOS project) and test (to run tests). Both require the folder argument specifying the full path to the project directory.

Key features of Mcpxcodebuild

• Builds iOS Xcode workspaces and projects
• Runs tests for iOS Xcode workspaces and projects
• Integrates with VS Code extensions (Cline, Roo Code)
• Installs via uvx or pip with no extra configuration
• Configurable through standard MCP settings JSON

Use cases of Mcpxcodebuild

• Build an iOS project from within VS Code using an AI coding assistant
• Run unit or integration tests on an Xcode workspace during development
• Automate build and test tasks as part of an AI‑driven development workflow

FAQ from Mcpxcodebuild

What does Mcpxcodebuild do?

Mcpxcodebuild builds and tests iOS Xcode workspaces and projects through the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants in VS Code to compile and run your iOS code.

How do I install Mcpxcodebuild?

You can install it using uvx mcpxcodebuild (no separate installation needed) or via pip install mcpxcodebuild. After pip installation, run it with python -m mcpxcodebuild.

How do I configure Mcpxcodebuild for Claude?

Add an entry to your Claude MCP settings JSON. For uvx use "command": "uvx", "args": ["mcpxcodebuild"]. For pip installations use "command": "python", "args": ["-m", "mcpxcodebuild"].

What tools does Mcpxcodebuild provide?

Two tools: build to compile an iOS Xcode workspace/project, and test to run its tests. Both require a folder string pointing to the project directory.

What are the runtime requirements for Mcpxcodebuild?

Xcode and its command‑line tools must be installed on macOS, and the project path must be provided as the folder argument. The server itself runs via uvx or Python.