simctl-mcp
MCP server for iOS Simulator control. simctl-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by ambar. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 6 tools, including Device Management, App Management, App Permissions, System Features, Certificate & Security and Media & Content, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/CLI, Platform/iOS and Development/Debugging.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a server implementation for controlling iOS Simulators through Model Context Protocols, enabling programmatic interaction with simulator features.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be run in STDIO mode (default) or HTTP server mode. Configure viamcp.json and interact using prompts like simulator operations queries, app management, and system feature controls.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables automated testing, app debugging, and simulator management tasks including device control, app installation/permissions, system configuration, and media/content manipulation.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the simctl-mcp MCP server?
simctl-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from ambar. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect simctl-mcp to my AI client?
Add simctl-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does simctl-mcp provide?
simctl-mcp provides 6 tools: Device Management, App Management, App Permissions, System Features, Certificate & Security and Media & Content.
Is simctl-mcp free to use?
simctl-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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