xcf - AI-Powered Xcode Automation MCP Server

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About xcf - AI-Powered Xcode Automation MCP Server

XCodeFreeze MCP Xcode Automation local server

xcf - AI-Powered Xcode Automation MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "xcf": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "/Users/username/xcf/xcf",
      "args": [],
      "env": {
        "XCODE_PROJECT_FOLDER_optional": "/path/to/project/",
        "XCODE_PROJECT_optional": "/path/to/project/project.xcodeproj"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is xcf?

xcf is an MCP server that enables AI assistants to control Xcode. It integrates with Cursor, VSCode, and Claude Desktop, allowing users to build, run, and manage Xcode projects through natural language or function calls.

How to use xcf?

Configure by adding the server to your MCP config file (~/.cursor/mcp.json or ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json) with a stdio transport pointing to the xcf binary, then restart your AI tool. Activate with the use xcf command, then use commands like show, open #, build, and run.

Key features of xcf

Execute Xcode build and run commands via AI
File access through snippets with smart path resolution
Security with automatic workspace boundary enforcement
Optional environment variables for project pre-selection
Dedicated MCP tools for AI function calls and help

Use cases of xcf

Build and run Xcode projects hands-free using natural language
Explore and retrieve Swift file contents during AI conversations
Manage multiple open Xcode projects from a single session

Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools does xcf work with?

It works with Cursor, VSCode, and Claude Desktop.

How do I configure xcf?

Add the server to your MCP config JSON with `"type": "stdio"` and the path to the xcf binary, then restart your AI tool.

What optional environment variables can I set?

`XCODE_PROJECT_FOLDER_optional` and `XCODE_PROJECT_optional` let you pre-select a specific project and define a secure workspace boundary.

What transport does xcf use?

It uses the STDIO transport protocol.

How does xcf find files when using snippets?

It uses smart path resolution, searching the current directory, workspace folder, subdirectories (one level deep), and the project directory when the exact path isn't found.

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