Swift SDK
[TypeScript MCP SDK](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk)
What is Swift SDK?
Swift SDK is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to [typescript mcp sdk](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk)
[TypeScript MCP SDK](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk)
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- MCP protocol support
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx swift-sdkConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Swift SDK
The official Swift SDK for the Model Context Protocol, maintained by Anthropic, enables Swift developers to build MCP servers and clients for macOS, iOS, and Linux. It provides a full implementation of the MCP specification including tools, resources, prompts, sampling, elicitation, logging, and both stdio and HTTP transports with SSE streaming support. Swift app developers use it to expose native Apple platform capabilities—Core Data, HealthKit, local files—as MCP tools that AI assistants can invoke, or to build iOS/macOS apps that act as MCP clients consuming AI capabilities.
Prerequisites
- Swift 6.0 or later (requires Xcode 16+)
- macOS 13.0+, iOS 16.0+, or Linux with glibc/musl
- Swift Package Manager (included with Xcode and the Swift toolchain)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Claude Code for testing servers
Add the Swift SDK as a package dependency
Add the MCP Swift SDK to your Package.swift dependencies. Use the current stable release tag.
// In Package.swift:
dependencies: [
.package(url: "https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/swift-sdk.git", from: "0.11.0")
],
targets: [
.target(
name: "YourTarget",
dependencies: [
.product(name: "MCP", package: "swift-sdk")
]
)
]Build a minimal MCP server
Create a Swift executable target that initializes an MCP Server, registers tool handlers, and connects via StdioTransport for subprocess communication.
import MCP
@main
struct MyMCPServer {
static func main() async throws {
let server = Server(
name: "MyServer",
version: "1.0.0",
capabilities: .init(tools: .init(listChanged: true))
)
await server.withMethodHandler(ListTools.self) { _ in
.init(tools: [
Tool(name: "greet", description: "Greet a user",
inputSchema: .init(properties: ["name": .init(.string)]))
])
}
await server.withMethodHandler(CallTool.self) { request in
let name = request.params.arguments?["name"]?.stringValue ?? "World"
return .init(content: [.text("Hello, \(name)!")])
}
let transport = StdioTransport()
try await server.start(transport: transport)
}
}Build and test the server binary
Compile the Swift package and run the resulting binary to verify it starts without errors.
swift build -c release
.build/release/MyMCPServerConfigure Claude Desktop to use the Swift server
Add the compiled Swift binary to your claude_desktop_config.json so Claude Desktop can launch it as a subprocess.
{
"mcpServers": {
"swift-server": {
"command": "/path/to/.build/release/MyMCPServer"
}
}
}Build an MCP client in Swift (optional)
Use the Client class and HTTPClientTransport to connect your Swift app to any remote MCP server over HTTP with SSE.
import MCP
let client = Client(name: "MyApp", version: "1.0.0")
let transport = StdioTransport()
let _ = try await client.connect(transport: transport)
let (content, isError) = try await client.callTool(
name: "greet",
arguments: ["name": "Alice"]
)
print(content)Swift SDK Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration to launch a compiled Swift MCP server binary.
{
"mcpServers": {
"swift-mcp-server": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/.build/release/YourServerBinary"
}
}
}Prompts to try
After building and connecting your Swift MCP server to Claude Desktop, test it with these prompts.
- "List all available tools on the Swift MCP server"
- "Call the greet tool with the name 'Alice'"
- "Read the resource at file:///path/to/data from the server"
- "Use the Swift server to fetch data from Core Data" (after implementing the tool)
- "What tools does the Swift server expose?"Troubleshooting Swift SDK
Build fails with 'concurrency-related errors' or Swift version errors
The Swift SDK requires Swift 6.0+ and Xcode 16+. Check your version with `swift --version`. Update Xcode via the Mac App Store or download the latest toolchain from swift.org/download.
Claude Desktop cannot find or launch the Swift binary
Use the absolute path to the compiled binary in claude_desktop_config.json (e.g., /Users/yourname/MyProject/.build/release/MyMCPServer). Ensure the binary has execute permissions: `chmod +x .build/release/MyMCPServer`.
Linux build fails due to missing Foundation or Dispatch
On Linux, the SDK requires glibc or musl. Install the Swift toolchain from swift.org for your Linux distribution. Some Apple-specific frameworks like Foundation have limited Linux support—use the open-source Foundation (swift-corelibs-foundation) which is bundled with Swift on Linux.
Frequently Asked Questions about Swift SDK
What is Swift SDK?
Swift SDK is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that [typescript mcp sdk](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk) It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Swift SDK?
Follow the installation instructions on the Swift SDK GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Swift SDK?
Swift SDK works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Swift SDK free to use?
Yes, Swift SDK is open source and available under the NOASSERTION license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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