iOS MCP
iOS MCP: MCP management tool for jailbroken iPhones, enabling developers and AI agents to inspect and control devices.
What is iOS MCP?
iOS MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ios mcp: mcp management tool for jailbroken iphones, enabling developers and ai agents to inspect and control devices.
iOS MCP: MCP management tool for jailbroken iPhones, enabling developers and AI agents to inspect and control devices.
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Features
- iOS MCP: MCP management tool for jailbroken iPhones, enablin
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx iosConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use iOS MCP
iOS MCP is an MCP server that runs directly on a jailbroken iPhone, exposing 34 tools that give AI agents full control over the device — including touch gestures, hardware button simulation, app management, clipboard access, UI element inspection, screenshot capture, and arbitrary shell command execution. It runs as a background service on the device and communicates over the local network via HTTP, allowing Claude, Codex, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client connected to the same network to automate and inspect the iPhone as if operating it directly.
Prerequisites
- A jailbroken iPhone running iOS 13–18 (rootful, rootless, or roothide jailbreak)
- Cydia or Sileo package manager installed on the device
- mobilesubstrate or ElleKit and preferenceloader installed (dependencies for the deb package)
- An MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc.) running on a machine on the same local network as the iPhone
Install iOS MCP from Cydia or Sileo
Open Cydia or Sileo on your jailbroken device, search for 'iOS MCP', and install it. Dependencies (mobilesubstrate/ElleKit and preferenceloader) will be installed automatically if not already present.
# In Cydia or Sileo: search 'iOS MCP' and tap InstallRestart SpringBoard
After installation, restart SpringBoard to ensure the MCP tweak is fully loaded.
# In terminal on device:
killall SpringBoardVerify the server is running
From any browser on the same network, navigate to the device's local IP address on port 8090. A healthy response confirms the MCP server is active.
# Replace DEVICE_IP with your iPhone's local IP address
curl http://DEVICE_IP:8090/health
# Expected: {"status":"ok","server":"ios-mcp","version":"1.1.1"}Enable and configure the server from device Settings
Open the Settings app on the iPhone, navigate to the 'iOS MCP' preference panel, and start the service. Use the 'Copy MCP Prompt Snippet' button to get the connection instructions for your AI client.
Configure your MCP client to connect
Point your MCP client at the device's HTTP endpoint. Because iOS MCP uses HTTP transport (not stdio), use the remote/HTTP MCP configuration format.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ios": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://DEVICE_IP:8090/mcp"
}
}
}iOS MCP Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration to connect to the iOS MCP server running on a device at 192.168.1.42.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ios": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://192.168.1.42:8090/mcp"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for controlling or inspecting the jailbroken iPhone through the iOS MCP server.
- "Take a screenshot of the current screen and describe what you see"
- "List all installed apps on the device"
- "Open the Settings app and navigate to Wi-Fi"
- "Get the current battery level, iOS version, and storage information"
- "Type 'Hello World' into the currently focused text field"Troubleshooting iOS MCP
http://DEVICE_IP:8090/health returns connection refused
Ensure the service is started from Settings → iOS MCP on the device. Verify the iPhone and your computer are on the same Wi-Fi network. Check that iOS firewall or network restrictions are not blocking port 8090.
Touch, swipe, and app launch tools fail when device is locked
This is by design. iOS MCP blocks interactive and write-operation tools (tap, swipe, input, launch_app, run_command) when the screen is locked or off. Wake the device first using the wake_and_home tool or physically pressing the power button.
Package installation fails in Cydia with dependency errors
Manually install the required dependencies first: search for and install 'mobilesubstrate' (or 'ElleKit' for rootless) and 'preferenceloader' in Cydia/Sileo, then retry installing iOS MCP. Ensure your jailbreak type (rootful/rootless/roothide) matches the correct deb architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions about iOS MCP
What is iOS MCP?
iOS MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ios mcp: mcp management tool for jailbroken iphones, enabling developers and ai agents to inspect and control devices. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install iOS MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the iOS MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with iOS MCP?
iOS MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is iOS MCP free to use?
Yes, iOS MCP is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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