iOS Simulator MCP Server

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The iOS Simulator MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control over iOS simulators. It exposes simulator functionality through a standardized MCP interface.

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Author: MCP-Mirror
Downloads: 292
Categories: Other

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name iOS Simulator MCP Server

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

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

JSON

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

JSON

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

From the repository

Install by adding the provided JSON configuration to your Claude Config JSON file. The server runs via npx with the package @joshuarileydev/simulator-mcp-server.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

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

McpServers

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

iOS Simulator MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic control over iOS simulators. This server implements the MCP specification to expose simulator functionality through a standardized interface.

Features

- List available iOS simulators
- Boot and shutdown simulators
- Install .app bundles on simulators
- Launch installed apps by bundle ID

Installation

Add the following to your Claude Config JSON file

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

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