Yes, XcodeBuild is free to use.

How do I install XcodeBuild?

XcodeBuild is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: xcodebuildmcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does XcodeBuild need?

XcodeBuild requires the following credentials or environment variables: INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED, XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS, XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED, XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with XcodeBuild?

XcodeBuild uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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XcodeBuild MCP Server

by Getsentry

Developer ToolsLow Risk9.5MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

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XcodeBuildMCP provides tools for Xcode project management, simulator management, and app utilities.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Enable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0).Optional

Environment variable: INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED

Comma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery').Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS

Disable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag).Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED

Enable verbose debug logging from the server.Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "com-xcodebuildmcp-xcodebuildmcp": {
      "env": {
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG": "your-xcodebuildmcp-debug-here",
        "INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED": "your-incremental-builds-enabled-here",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED": "your-xcodebuildmcp-sentry-disabled-here",
        "XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS": "your-xcodebuildmcp-enabled-workflows-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "xcodebuildmcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

9.5

Low Risk9.5Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). 2 code issues detected. 1 known CVE in dependencies Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. 2 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

6 files analyzed · 4 issues found

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What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Enable experimental xcodemake incremental builds (true/false or 1/0).Optional

Environment variable: INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED

Comma-separated list of workflows to load at startup (e.g., 'simulator,device,project-discovery').Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS

Disable Sentry error reporting (preferred flag).Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED

Enable verbose debug logging from the server.Optional

Environment variable: XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG

{ "mcpServers": { "com-xcodebuildmcp-xcodebuildmcp": { "env": { "XCODEBUILDMCP_DEBUG": "your-xcodebuildmcp-debug-here", "INCREMENTAL_BUILDS_ENABLED": "your-incremental-builds-enabled-here", "XCODEBUILDMCP_SENTRY_DISABLED": "your-xcodebuildmcp-sentry-disabled-here", "XCODEBUILDMCP_ENABLED_WORKFLOWS": "your-xcodebuildmcp-enabled-workflows-here" }, "args": [ "-y", "xcodebuildmcp" ], "command": "npx" } } }

Security Report

9.5

Low Risk9.5Low Risk

6 files analyzed · 4 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

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file_system

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