📱 MCP Server for iOS Simulator

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Overview

MCP Server for iOS Simulator is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to control iOS simulators using natural language commands.

To use the MCP Server, clone the repository, set up the environment, and start the server. You can then send natural language commands to control the simulator.

Create and manage simulator sessions - Install and manage iOS applications - Interact with the simulator UI through gestures - Capture screenshots and logs for debugging - Advanced features like location simulation and media injection

Automating UI testing for iOS applications
Managing multiple simulator sessions for development
Debugging applications in real-time using natural language commands

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect 📱 MCP Server for iOS Simulator in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-simulator-ios-idb-arturonaredo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I use this server on Windows?

No, it requires macOS to run the iOS simulator.

Is there a way to integrate this with other LLMs?

Yes, you can integrate it with any LLM that supports MCP.

What are the system requirements?

You need macOS, Node.js, Homebrew, and XCode with iOS simulators installed.

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