xcodebuildmcp-cli
Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
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May 6, 2026
✦overview.md
Key Features
- ·Unified CLI for Xcode workflows
- ·Help-first discovery
- ·Minimal command sequences
- ·Supports all Apple platforms
- ·Integrated build, test, run, debug
Use Cases
- →Building and testing an iOS app in CI
- →Running UI automation on a simulator
- →Debugging a macOS app with log capture
- →Scaffolding a new project
Best for
- ✓iOS/macOS developers
- ✓CI/CD pipelines
- ✓Apple platform engineers
Not ideal for
- !Android or cross-platform work
- !raw xcodebuild flexibility
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name
xcodebuildmcp-cli
description
Official skill for the XcodeBuildMCP CLI. Use when doing iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS/visionOS work (build, test, run, debug, log, UI automation).
XcodeBuildMCP CLI
Use XcodeBuildMCP tools via the xcodebuildmcp executable instead of raw xcodebuild, xcrun, or simctl.
Step 1: Ensure the CLI Exists
Check availability:
xcodebuildmcp --help
If missing, install with one of:
brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp
brew install xcodebuildmcp
npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest
Re-check after install:
xcodebuildmcp --help
Step 2: Use Help-First Discovery
Discover workflows and arguments from the CLI itself:
xcodebuildmcp --help
xcodebuildmcp tools
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> --help
xcodebuildmcp <workflow> <tool> --help
Use this discovery path instead of memorizing static tool lists.
Step 3: Keep Execution Minimal
- Choose the smallest command sequence that satisfies the request.
- Prefer direct workflow commands over manual multi-step chains unless explicitly requested.
- For simulator run intent, prefer the combined
build-and-runcommand. - Do not chain
buildthenbuild-and-rununless explicitly requested.
Capability Overview
xcodebuildmcp supports:
- simulator and device build/test/run
- debugging and log capture
- UI automation
$install
1-click copynpx skills add getsentry/XcodeBuildMCP --skill xcodebuildmcp-cliSafety assessment
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