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v1.9.6•Developer Tools•stable

A Model Context Protocol server that provides AI coding assistants with direct access to Apple's Developer Documentation, enabling seamless lookup of frameworks, symbols, and detailed API references.

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What is Apple Doc?

Apple Doc is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol server that provides ai coding assistants with direct access to apple's developer documentation, enabling seamless lookup of frameworks, symbols, and detailed api references.

A Model Context Protocol server that provides AI coding assistants with direct access to Apple's Developer Documentation, enabling seamless lookup of frameworks, symbols, and detailed API references.

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • A Model Context Protocol server that provides AI coding assi

Use Cases

Access Apple Developer Documentation directly from Claude for iOS and macOS development. Look up framework symbols and detailed API references. Integrate Apple docs with SwiftUI and Xcode workflows.
MightyDillah

Maintainer

LicenseMIT License
Languagetypescript
Versionv1.9.6
UpdatedMay 22, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

NPM

npx -y apple-doc-mcp-server

Manual Installation

npx -y apple-doc-mcp-server

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Apple Doc

Apple Doc MCP provides AI coding assistants with direct access to Apple's Developer Documentation for frameworks, symbols, and detailed API references. Connect it to Claude to streamline iOS, macOS, and Swift development with real-time documentation lookup and symbol navigation.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+ installed
  • Claude Desktop or Cursor
  • Internet access to Apple Developer Documentation
  • Xcode or Swift development knowledge helpful
1

Install Apple Doc MCP Server

Install the apple-doc-mcp-server package via npm.

npx -y apple-doc-mcp-server
2

Add to Claude Desktop Configuration

Register Apple Doc MCP in your Claude Desktop configuration file.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-doc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "apple-doc-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
3

Verify Documentation Access

Ensure the MCP server can access Apple's documentation. The first request may download documentation indices.

4

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to activate the Apple Doc MCP server.

5

Test Documentation Lookup

Ask Claude to look up a Swift framework (e.g., 'What does UIViewController do?') to verify documentation access.

Apple Doc Examples

Installation Command

Install Apple Doc MCP Server via npm

npx -y apple-doc-mcp-server

Claude Desktop Configuration

Configuration block for Apple Doc MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-doc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "apple-doc-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Apple Development Workflows

Examples of iOS and macOS development with Apple Doc integration

1. Ask Claude to look up UIView lifecycle methods and explain when to use them.
2. Request documentation on SwiftUI state management (@State, @StateObject, @EnvironmentObject).
3. Have Claude explain Foundation framework networking APIs (URLSession, URLRequest).
4. Query CoreData or CloudKit APIs directly during development for real-time reference.

Troubleshooting Apple Doc

Documentation not loading or lookup returns empty results

Verify internet connection is stable. Check if Apple's documentation servers are accessible. The MCP server may need to download indices on first run. Try searching with different keywords.

API reference shows outdated information

Clear cached documentation: check the server's cache directory (usually in ~/.cache or similar). Update the MCP server to the latest version. The documentation is synchronized with Apple's latest releases.

Claude doesn't find framework or API information

Use exact framework names (e.g., 'Foundation', 'UIKit', 'SwiftUI'). Try rephrasing the query. Some newer APIs may require specific iOS version context. Check Apple's documentation site directly to verify the API exists.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Doc

What is Apple Doc?

Apple Doc is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol server that provides ai coding assistants with direct access to apple's developer documentation, enabling seamless lookup of frameworks, symbols, and detailed api references. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Apple Doc?

Install via npm with the command: npx -y apple-doc-mcp-server. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).

Which AI clients work with Apple Doc?

Apple Doc works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Apple Doc free to use?

Yes, Apple Doc is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "apple-doc-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "apple-doc-mcp-server"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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