iOS Automation
A production-ready iOS automation MCP server built with FastMCP 2.0, featuring clean modular architecture with complete platform segregation. Ready for cross-platform expansion with iOS-specific and shared components properly separated.
What is iOS Automation?
iOS Automation is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to production-ready ios automation mcp server built with fastmcp 2.0, featuring clean modular architecture with complete platform segregation. ready for cross-platform expansion with ios-specific and sha...
A production-ready iOS automation MCP server built with FastMCP 2.0, featuring clean modular architecture with complete platform segregation. Ready for cross-platform expansion with iOS-specific and shared components properly separated.
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A production-ready iOS automation MCP server built with Fast
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx ios-automation-mcp-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use iOS Automation
The iOS Automation MCP Server is a production-ready FastMCP 2.0 server that gives AI assistants direct control over iOS simulators through Appium. It provides tools for launching apps, taking screenshots, tapping UI elements by accessibility ID, typing text, and enumerating simulators — enabling fully autonomous iOS app testing driven by natural language. Built with a clean modular architecture that separates iOS-specific logic from shared components, it is designed for developers and QA engineers who want to automate iOS testing workflows with AI.
Prerequisites
- macOS with Xcode and iOS Simulator installed (iOS automation requires macOS)
- Python 3.11+ and the uv package manager (recommended) or pip
- Node.js with Appium installed globally: npm install -g appium
- Appium XCUITest driver: appium driver install xcuitest
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Clone the mobile-automation-mcp-server repository from GitHub to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/iHackSubhodip/mobile-automation-mcp-server.git
cd mobile-automation-mcp-serverInstall Python dependencies
Use uv (recommended) to sync and install all Python dependencies defined in the project.
uv syncStart Appium server
Appium must be running before the MCP server starts. Launch it in a separate terminal and keep it running throughout your session.
appiumLaunch an iOS Simulator
Open Xcode Simulator or use simctl to boot a simulator before running the MCP server.
xcrun simctl boot "iPhone 15"Configure Claude Desktop to use the server
Add the iOS automation server to your Claude Desktop config, pointing to the correct path where you cloned the repo.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ios-automation": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "python", "mobile-automation-mcp-server/fastmcp_server.py"],
"cwd": "/path/to/mobile-automation-mcp-server"
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop and verify
Fully relaunch Claude Desktop. Ask it to list available iOS simulators to confirm the server is connected and Appium is reachable.
iOS Automation Examples
Client configuration
claude_desktop_config.json entry for the iOS Automation MCP server using uv to run the FastMCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ios-automation": {
"command": "uv",
"args": ["run", "python", "mobile-automation-mcp-server/fastmcp_server.py"],
"cwd": "/Users/yourname/mobile-automation-mcp-server"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language commands for iOS automation once the server is running.
- "List all available iOS simulators"
- "Launch the Settings app on the booted simulator"
- "Take a screenshot of the current simulator screen"
- "Tap the element with accessibility ID 'loginButton'"
- "Type '[email protected]' into the email text field"
- "Check if the Appium server is running and report its status"Troubleshooting iOS Automation
Connection refused to Appium server
Ensure Appium is running in a separate terminal (run 'appium') before starting the MCP server. Appium must be listening on port 4723 by default. Verify with: curl http://localhost:4723/status
No simulators found or simulator not responding
Boot a simulator first using 'xcrun simctl boot "iPhone 15"' or launch one from Xcode. Run 'xcrun simctl list devices' to see available simulators and their state.
XCUITest driver errors
Ensure the Appium XCUITest driver is installed: run 'appium driver list --installed' and if xcuitest is missing, install it with 'appium driver install xcuitest'. Also ensure Xcode Command Line Tools are installed.
Frequently Asked Questions about iOS Automation
What is iOS Automation?
iOS Automation is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that production-ready ios automation mcp server built with fastmcp 2.0, featuring clean modular architecture with complete platform segregation. ready for cross-platform expansion with ios-specific and shared components properly separated. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install iOS Automation?
Follow the installation instructions on the iOS Automation GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with iOS Automation?
iOS Automation works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is iOS Automation free to use?
Yes, iOS Automation is open source and available under the Apache 2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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