Apple RAG
MCP server providing AI agents with instant access to Apple developer documentation via RAG
What is Apple RAG?
Apple RAG is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server providing ai agents with instant access to apple developer documentation via rag
MCP server providing AI agents with instant access to Apple developer documentation via RAG
This server falls under the Search & Data Extraction category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP server providing AI agents with instant access to Appl
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx apple-ragConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Apple RAG
Apple RAG MCP is a hosted MCP server that gives AI agents instant semantic access to Apple developer documentation through retrieval-augmented generation. Rather than relying on an LLM's training data — which quickly becomes outdated as Apple releases new SDKs and frameworks — it queries a live, indexed corpus covering iOS through visionOS, WWDC session transcripts, and Xcode beta references. The server offers three search modes: semantic vector search, exact keyword matching, and a hybrid approach with AI reranking, making it equally effective for conceptual questions ('how does SwiftUI state management work?') and precise API lookups ('URLSession dataTask signature').
Prerequisites
- An MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code with Cline, or any MCP-compatible tool)
- No API key required for free-tier use — anonymous queries are accepted
- An optional MCP authentication token for higher request quotas (obtain from apple-rag.com)
- No local installation needed — this is a fully hosted remote MCP server
Add the remote MCP server URL to your client configuration
Apple RAG MCP is a hosted Streamable HTTP server. Add its URL directly to your MCP client config — no package to install or local process to run.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-rag-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.apple-rag.com"
}
}
}For Claude Desktop: edit claude_desktop_config.json
Open your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS) and add the apple-rag-mcp entry.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-rag-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.apple-rag.com"
}
}
}Obtain an MCP token for higher quotas (optional)
Visit apple-rag.com and sign up for an authentication token. Add it to the config if you need higher request limits beyond the anonymous free tier.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-rag-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.apple-rag.com",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_MCP_TOKEN"
}
}
}
}Restart your MCP client and verify the connection
Restart Claude Desktop or your chosen client. The apple-rag-mcp server should appear as connected. Ask it a Swift or Apple framework question to confirm it is working.
Apple RAG Examples
Client configuration
Minimal claude_desktop_config.json for the Apple RAG MCP hosted server — no local installation required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apple-rag-mcp": {
"url": "https://mcp.apple-rag.com"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that leverage semantic, keyword, and hybrid search over Apple's developer documentation.
- "How does the SwiftUI @Observable macro work in iOS 17?"
- "Show me the URLSession dataTask(with:completionHandler:) signature"
- "What was announced for visionOS at WWDC26?"
- "Find code examples for Core Data batch inserts in Swift"
- "How do I use async/await with URLSession in Swift?"Troubleshooting Apple RAG
Client cannot connect to https://mcp.apple-rag.com
Ensure your MCP client supports Streamable HTTP transport (not only stdio). Claude Desktop and Cursor both support remote MCP URLs. Check that your network allows outbound HTTPS on port 443.
Receiving rate limit or quota errors
Anonymous usage has lower quotas. Obtain an MCP authentication token from apple-rag.com and add it as an Authorization header in your client config to increase your limit.
Search results are stale or missing the latest Apple APIs
The corpus is maintained by the apple-rag.com team. If specific recent APIs (e.g., from the latest Xcode beta) are missing, check the project's GitHub repository for index update announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions about Apple RAG
What is Apple RAG?
Apple RAG is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server providing ai agents with instant access to apple developer documentation via rag It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Apple RAG?
Follow the installation instructions on the Apple RAG GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Apple RAG?
Apple RAG works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Apple RAG free to use?
Yes, Apple RAG is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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