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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.