Xcode MCP

You MUST use this skill for ANY Xcode MCP interaction — setup, tool usage, workflow patterns, or troubleshooting.

Xcode ships an MCP server (xcrun mcpbridge, available since Xcode 26.3) that exposes 20 IDE tools to external AI clients. Xcode 27 adds an explicit "Allow external agents to use Xcode tools" gate, the run-agent launch path, and an agent-extension model (custom MCP servers, skills, plug-ins). This skill suite covers setup, tool reference, workflow patterns, and troubleshooting.

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• Setting up Xcode MCP for the first time
• Configuring xcrun mcpbridge for any MCP client
• Using any Xcode MCP tool (file ops, build, test, preview)
• Building, testing, or previewing via MCP tools
• Troubleshooting mcpbridge connection issues
• Window/tab targeting questions
• Permission dialog confusion

Routing Logic