Xcodebuildmcp
This skill automates building iOS projects using XcodeBuild with MCP support, streamlining development workflows and speeding up build times.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add xcodebuildmcp npx -- -y @trustedskills/xcodebuildmcp
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcodebuildmcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/xcodebuildmcp"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The xcodebuildmcp skill enables AI agents to interact with and execute Xcode build commands, specifically tailored for macOS development environments. It allows users to compile, test, and manage iOS or macOS projects using the command line interface.
When to use it
- Automating the build process of an iOS app during continuous integration (CI) workflows.
- Running unit tests or static analysis on a project from within an AI agent's script.
- Managing Xcode project configurations without manual intervention in development pipelines.
Key capabilities
- Execute
xcodebuildcommands for compiling and testing projects. - Integrate with CI/CD systems to streamline build processes.
- Support for managing multiple targets, schemes, and configurations within an Xcode project.
Example prompts
- "Run all unit tests in the MyApp target using xcodebuild."
- "Build the release version of the iOS app for deployment."
- "Clean the project and rebuild it with the latest code changes."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that the AI agent has access to a macOS environment, as Xcode tools are not available on other operating systems.
- Proper configuration of the Xcode command-line tools is required before using this skill effectively.
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