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iOS Simulator

Control iOS simulators for automated testing and app deployment.

Last updated: 1/27/2026

README

# 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

Installation

Add this MCP to your configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ios-simulator": {
      // See GitHub repository for configuration
    }
  }
}

See the GitHub repository for full installation instructions.