iOS Simulator Workflows
conorluddy/xclaude-plugin
Manages iOS Simulator devices and apps through the execute_simulator_command MCP tool instead of raw simctl: boot, create and delete devices, install and launch apps, screenshots and diagnostics.
Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support).
Install Xcodebuildmcp
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcp --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .claude/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .claude/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcpType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcp --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .agents/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .agents/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcp --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .cursor/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .cursor/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git --path skills/xcodebuildmcp--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcp --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .gemini/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .gemini/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcpInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .github/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .github/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install w-winter/dot314 xcodebuildmcp --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/w-winter/dot314.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/xcodebuildmcp .opencode/skills/xcodebuildmcp && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "xcodebuildmcp" agent skill from https://github.com/w-winter/dot314/tree/main/skills/xcodebuildmcp into .opencode/skills/xcodebuildmcp/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "xcodebuildmcp", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
xcodebuildmcp- GitHub stars
- 139
- Token cost
- ~196 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 46 words
- Files
- 5
- Skills in repo
- 7
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support).
- The user mentions Xcode
- SKILL.md covers Setup and Usage
- Runs Shell and TypeScript scripts from its folder; calls npm and npx
- IOS builds/tests
What it does
Xcodebuildmcp is an agent skill from w-winter/dot314. Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support). Use when the user mentions Xcode, xcodebuild, iOS builds/tests, or XcodeBuildMCP.
Its SKILL.md is about 200 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files (for example `package.json`, `xcodebuildmcp.sh` and `xcodebuildmcp.ts`).
It sits in Mobile, covering iOS development and MCP servers. It works with Model Context Protocol, Xcode and iOS. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- The user mentions Xcode
- IOS builds/tests
Example prompts
- “/xcodebuildmcp”
Requirements
- Node.js
- A Bash shell
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 3e525d4. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Ships script files (Shell and TypeScript), which the agent can run.
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
npmnpx
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md. Its commands use npm and npx, which can reach the network depending on how they are called.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Xcodebuildmcp loads about 196 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 51 tokens; SKILL.md has 46 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
The full file from w-winter/dot314 at commit 3e525d4, republished under its MIT licence (© w-winter). 46 words, ~196 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/xcodebuildmcp/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- xcodebuildmcp
- description
- Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support). Use when the user mentions Xcode, xcodebuild, iOS builds/tests, or XcodeBuildMCP.
- disable-model-invocation
- true
xcodebuildmcp
This skill wraps an MCP server behind a local CLI so pi agent can use it without MCP support.
Setup
Run once:
cd {baseDir}
npm installUsage
Use --output json for agent workflows.
{baseDir}/xcodebuildmcp.sh --help
{baseDir}/xcodebuildmcp.sh --output json <command> [flags]Regenerating the CLI
If the MCP server adds/removes tools, regenerate the CLI from its embedded metadata:
cd {baseDir}
npx mcporter generate-cli --from ./xcodebuildmcp.ts© w-winter, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
SKILL.md and 4 other files in skills/xcodebuildmcp of w-winter/dot314.
- SKILL.md
- LICENSE
- package.json
- xcodebuildmcp.sh
- xcodebuildmcp.ts
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 3e525d4
Compare with similar skills
Xcodebuildmcp next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcodebuildmcp this skillw-winter/dot314 | 139 | — | ~196 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| iOS Simulator Workflowsconorluddy/xclaude-plugin | 183 | — | ~3.3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Xcode Build Workflowsconorluddy/xclaude-plugin | 183 | — | ~3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Update Swiftui APIsAvdLee/SwiftUI-Agent-Skill | 3.7k | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| iOS Simulator Skillconorluddy/ios-simulator-skill | 1.3k | — | ~5.7k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Inspector MCPipedro/Inspector | 170 | — | ~3.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Xcodebuildmcp
What does Xcodebuildmcp do?
Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support). Xcodebuildmcp is an agent skill from w-winter/dot314. Build/test Xcode projects via the XcodeBuildMCP MCP server using a local CLI wrapper for pi (no MCP support).
When should I use Xcodebuildmcp?
Xcodebuildmcp fits situations like: the user mentions Xcode; IOS builds/tests.
How do I install Xcodebuildmcp in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/xcodebuildmcp in w-winter/dot314) into .claude/skills/xcodebuildmcp in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Xcodebuildmcp in Codex?
Run `npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/xcodebuildmcp in w-winter/dot314) into .agents/skills/xcodebuildmcp in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Xcodebuildmcp in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add w-winter/dot314 --skill xcodebuildmcp -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/xcodebuildmcp, .gemini/skills/xcodebuildmcp, .github/skills/xcodebuildmcp and .opencode/skills/xcodebuildmcp in your project.
What does Xcodebuildmcp need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Xcodebuildmcp needs a shell and TypeScript for the scripts in its folder and the command-line tools its instructions call (npm and npx). Our summary lists: Node.js; A Bash shell.
Does Xcodebuildmcp access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Its commands use npm and npx, which can reach the network depending on how they are called. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Xcodebuildmcp safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Xcodebuildmcp use?
Xcodebuildmcp is published under the MIT licence (from the LICENSE file in the skill folder). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Xcodebuildmcp use?
About 196 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 784 characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Xcodebuildmcp?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Xcodebuildmcp: iOS Simulator Workflows (conorluddy/xclaude-plugin, 183 stars), Xcode Build Workflows (conorluddy/xclaude-plugin, 183 stars), Update Swiftui APIs (AvdLee/SwiftUI-Agent-Skill, 3.7k stars) and iOS Simulator Skill (conorluddy/ios-simulator-skill, 1.3k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Xcodebuildmcp?
w-winter (a GitHub user) maintains it in w-winter/dot314, which has 139 GitHub stars. The repository holds 7 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 3, 2026.
Source: w-winter/dot314 on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.