xclaude-plugin

Overview

The xclaude-plugin provides a comprehensive suite of 8 workflow-specific MCP servers for iOS development, each designed to be modular and token-efficient. These servers group 24 different tools across Xcode, Simulator, and IDB, allowing developers to enable only what they need for their current task. The architecture separates concerns through surgical MCPs like xc-build (~600 tokens) for build validation and xc-launch (~400 tokens) for simulator lifecycle management. For more complex workflows, full-featured MCPs like xc-ai-assist (~1400 tokens) provide AI-driven UI iteration with visual feedback.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• xcode_build

  Build with automatic error extraction

  Try:Build the projectTry:Build and show me any errors
• xcode_build_and_launch

  Build, install, and launch on simulator

  Try:Build and run the app on iPhone 15Try:Build and launch on simulator
• xcode_clean

  Clean build artifacts

  Try:Clean the build folderTry:Remove build artifacts
• xcode_test

  Run XCTest suites

  Try:Run unit testsTry:Execute test suite
• simulator_install_app

  Install app to simulator

  Try:Install app to iPhone 15 simulatorTry:Deploy app to simulator
• simulator_launch_app

  Launch app in simulator

  Try:Launch the app in simulatorTry:Run the app
• simulator_screenshot

  Capture screenshot from simulator

  Try:Take a screenshot of the current screenTry:Capture simulator screen
• idb_describe

  Query accessibility tree

  Try:Describe the current UITry:Get accessibility information
• idb_tap

  Tap coordinates on screen

  Try:Tap the login buttonTry:Tap at coordinates (100, 200)
• idb_input

  Type text or press keys

  Try:Enter username in the text fieldTry:Type 'hello world'
• idb_find_element

  Search by label (semantic)

  Try:Find the login button by textTry:Locate the profile screen
• xcode_version

  Check Xcode installation

  Try:Check what version of Xcode is installedTry:Show Xcode version

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Installation

/plugin marketplace add conorluddy/xclaude-plugin
/plugin install xclaude-plugin

/plugin marketplace add /path/to/xclaude-plugin
/plugin install xclaude-plugin

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xc-build": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/mcp-servers/xc-build/dist/index.js"]
    },
    "xc-launch": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/mcp-servers/xc-launch/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I enable multiple MCP servers at once?

For optimal token efficiency, enable only ONE MCP at a time. For development loops, you can combine xc-build and xc-launch (~1000 tokens total). For complex workflows, use xc-all (~3500 tokens).

What are the system requirements?

macOS 13.0+ or Linux, Xcode 15.0+ (macOS only for iOS development), Node.js 18+. Optional: IDB (Facebook iOS Development Bridge) for advanced UI automation.

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