Xcode Monitor MCP Server
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Swift MCP server for real-time Xcode project diagnostics and monitoring
Details
- Author
- wblair8689
- Downloads
- 328
- Categories
- Other, Infrastructure
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- Real‑time Xcode project monitoring (workspaces, projects, schemes)
- Live Swift/Xcode build errors and warnings
- SourceKit‑LSP status monitoring
- Build server configuration and monitoring
- File change detection for Swift, Objective‑C, and C/C++ files
- Multi‑platform support (Claude Desktop and Windsurf)
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Xcode Monitor MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install the MCP library (pip3 install --break-system-packages mcp), clone the repository, then configure Claude Desktop or Windsurf with the provided JSON configuration. The server is started by running working_swift_mcp_server.py with a --swiftpath argument pointing to the project directory. After connection, AI assistants can call tools like get_project_status(), get_diagnostics(), and get_recent_updates().
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"xcode monitor mcp server": {
"XcodeMonitorMCP": {
"command": "python3",
"args": [
"XcodeMonitor/working_swift_mcp_server.py",
"--help"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"XcodeMonitorMCP": {
"command": "python3",
"args": [
"XcodeMonitor/working_swift_mcp_server.py",
"--help"
]
}
}Xcode Monitor MCP Server
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for monitoring Swift/Xcode projects, providing real-time diagnostics, build status, and project information to AI assistants like Claude Desktop and Windsurf.
✅ Current Status: WORKING
The MCP server is now fully operational and successfully connects to both Claude Desktop and Windsurf.
Features
- Real-time Xcode Project Monitoring: Detect workspaces, projects, and schemes
- Live Diagnostics: Get Swift/Xcode build errors and warnings
- SourceKit-LSP Integration: Monitor Language Server Protocol status
- Build Server Support: Configure and monitor Xcode build servers
- File Change Detection: Monitor Swift, Objective-C, and C/C++ file changes
- Multi-Platform Support: Works with Claude Desktop and Windsurf
- Comprehensive Logging: Detailed error reporting and debugging
Installation
Prerequisites
- macOS (required for Xcode integration)
- Python 3.10+ (tested with Python 3.13)
- Xcode and Xcode Command Line Tools
- Node.js (for some MCP features)
1. Install Dependencies
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