mcp-idb

Name: mcp-idb
Author: noahlozevski

@noahlozevski

Repository

About mcp-idb

MCP server for fb-idb bridge.

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-idb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@noahlozevski/mcp-idb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is mcp-idb?

mcp-idb is an MCP server that integrates the Model Context Protocol with Facebook’s iOS Development Bridge (idb), enabling automated iOS device management and test execution through MCP.

How to use mcp-idb?

Install idb-companion via Homebrew (brew tap facebook/fb then brew install idb-companion). Start the server with npx -y @noahlozevski/mcp-idb, or add it to your mcp-config.json as shown in the README to use it with MCP clients.

Key features of mcp-idb

Integrates MCP with Facebook’s iOS Development Bridge (idb)
Enables automated test execution via MCP
Supports screenshot testing
Allows automated iOS device interactions
Manages app installation and removal
Operates over command-line interface (npx)

Use cases of mcp-idb

Automated test development and execution on iOS devices
Screenshot testing for visual regression checks
Automated UI interactions (e.g., tapping home button)
Installing and removing applications programmatically

FAQ from mcp-idb

What are the prerequisites for using mcp-idb?

You must have idb (iOS Development Bridge) installed. The README recommends installing via Homebrew: brew tap facebook/fb && brew install idb-companion.