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iOS Simulator MCP Server

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Overview

The iOS Simulator MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables programmatic control over iOS simulators, providing a standardized interface to interact with various simulator functionalities.

To use the MCP Server, integrate it into your Claude Config JSON file by adding the specified command and arguments to enable simulator management.

  • List available iOS simulators - Boot and shutdown simulators - Install .app bundles on simulators - Launch installed apps by bundle ID
  1. Automating the testing of iOS applications in different simulator environments.
  2. Quickly setting up and tearing down simulator instances during development workflows.
  3. Managing multiple iOS simulators for various versions of the iOS operating system.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect iOS Simulator MCP Server 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": {
    "simulator-mcp-server-joshuarileydev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-simulator-mcp-server-joshuarileydev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "simulator-mcp-server-joshuarileydev": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-simulator-mcp-server-joshuarileydev"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the MCP specification?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification is a standard for communicating with and controlling simulator environments programmatically.

Is there a limit on the number of simulators I can manage?

No, you can manage multiple simulators as long as they are available in your development environment.

How do I install the MCP Server?

Simply follow the installation instructions provided in the documentation for adding it to your Claude Config JSON file.

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