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# iOS MCP Overview
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You are here: [AI Docs Home](../index.md) > iOS MCP Overview
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## What is MCP for iOS?
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MCP (Model Context Protocol) enables automation and agent workflows for iOS development. It allows tools like Copilot Chat to build, test, run, and interact with Xcode projects programmatically.
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## Why Use MCP?
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- Automate builds, tests, and diagnostics
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- Enable agentic workflows in Copilot Chat and other tools
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- Standardize and speed up repetitive tasks
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- Reduce context switching between tools
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## MCP Options for iOS
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There are two main ways to use MCP with iOS projects:
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### 1. Xcode Native MCP (Xcode 26.3+)
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- Built into Xcode 26.3 and later
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- Official Apple support
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- Best for seamless integration and live previews
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- [Setup & details](ios-xcodebuildmcp-xcode.md)
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### 2. XcodeBuildMCP (External Tool)
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- Open-source bridge for Xcode used with other tools like VS Code.
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- More configuration and CI/CD options
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- Best for advanced automation or older Xcode setups
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- [Setup & details](ios-xcodebuildmcp-vscode.md)
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## When to Use Which?
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- Use Xcode Native MCP for the simplest, most integrated experience (especially for new projects or live previews)
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- Use XcodeBuildMCP if you need advanced automation, CI/CD, or support for older Xcode versions
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- You can configure both and switch as needed in VS Code’s `.vscode/mcp.json`
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## Next Steps
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- [MCP for iOS in VS Code](ios-mcp-vscode.md)
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- [XcodeBuildMCP (Xcode)](ios-xcodebuildmcp-xcode.md)
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- [XcodeBuildMCP for iOS in VS Code](ios-xcodebuildmcp-vscode.md)
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