Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Xcode

An MCP server providing AI access to Xcode projects, simulators, and build tools, enabling automation of iOS development tasks with file system access.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

readwriteexecadmin

Quickstart

Install

npx tsc

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcode": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/xcode-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (12)

moderate

create_xcode_project

Creates a new Xcode project from a template.

Creates new files and directories, modifying the file system.

moderate

add_swift_package

Adds a Swift Package dependency to the project.

Modifies the project configuration by adding a dependency.

safe

read_file

Reads the content of a file.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

high

write_file

Writes content to a file, creating it if it doesn't exist.

Modifies the file system by writing to files.

safe

search_in_files

Searches for text content within files using patterns and regex.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

moderate

build_project

Builds the Xcode project with specified scheme and configuration.

Executes build commands that can modify the file system.

moderate

test_project

Runs tests for the Xcode project with detailed failure reporting.

Executes test commands that can modify the file system.

safe

list_simulators

Lists available iOS simulators with detailed information.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

moderate

boot_simulator

Boots a specified iOS simulator.

Starts a simulator, potentially consuming system resources.

moderate

shutdown_simulator

Shuts down a specified iOS simulator.

Stops a simulator, potentially disrupting ongoing processes.

moderate

install_app_on_simulator

Installs an application on a specified iOS simulator.

Installs an app, modifying the simulator's state.

high

xcrun

Executes Xcode commands via xcrun.

Can execute arbitrary Xcode commands, potentially leading to system modifications.

Safety Assessment

This server provides powerful Xcode integration but requires careful configuration to mitigate risks. It is safe when used with trusted AI assistants and well-defined project directories. It becomes risky when exposed to untrusted agents or when handling sensitive data without proper access controls.

Path validation restricts file access to configured project directories.
Debug logging is configurable and can be disabled.
Implements Model Context Protocol (MCP) for standardized interaction.
Clear separation of concerns in project structure.

Allows file read and write operations, potentially leading to data modification or exfiltration.
Executes Xcode commands via `xcrun`, which could be exploited if commands are not carefully validated.
CocoaPods and Swift Package Manager integration could introduce vulnerabilities through dependencies.
No built-in authentication mechanism beyond environment variables.