xclaude-plugin

xClaude Plugin provides modular workflow-specific MCP servers to automate iOS development tasks using Claude. The plugin exposes eight focused MCP servers (xc-build, xc-launch, xc-interact, xc-ai-assist, xc-setup, xc-testing, xc-meta, and xc-all), plus a shared tool library spanning Xcode, Simulator, and IDB. You enable only the MCPs you need to keep token usage lean and to optimize feedback loops, for example using xc-build to validate builds and xc-launch to install and run apps in the simulator. In practice, you can orchestrate complex workflows by chaining the appropriate servers (e.g., xc-build followed by xc-launch) to form a composable development loop, or engage xc-ai-assist or xc-interact for AI-driven UI iteration and UI testing, respectively.

Prerequisites:

• macOS 13.0+ or Linux
• Xcode 15.0+ (macOS only, for iOS development)
• Node.js 18+ (used to run MCP servers inside the plugin)
• Optional: IDB (Facebook iOS Development Bridge) for advanced UI automation

From GitHub (Recommended):

/plugin marketplace add conorluddy/xclaude-plugin
/plugin install xclaude-plugin

From Local Development:

/plugin marketplace add /path/to/xclaude-plugin
/plugin install xclaude-plugin

Note: The plugin exposes multiple MCP servers which can be enabled individually in Claude settings. Each server is implemented as a separate Node.js entry under the plugin root.

Tips and caveats:

• Enable ONE MCP at a time for optimal token efficiency, unless you combine xc-build + xc-launch for a rapid two-step development loop.
• The shared tool library wraps Xcode, Simulator, and IDB outputs into structured JSON to reduce token usage and improve reliability of Claude responses.
• If upgrading, refer to the Migration Guide in the README for breaking changes and updated server names (e.g., xc-launch replaces vc-build-and-launch style tools).
• Ensure your environment variables (like CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT) are correctly set in Claude so the MCP servers can locate their dist/index.js entry points.
• For advanced automation, pair xc-ai-assist with xc-interact to drive UI changes and validate results via screenshots and accessibility queries.