MCP IDB Server

MCP server for fb-idb bridge.

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Documentation & install

Readme and setup notes from the catalogue, plus a client-ready config you can copy for your MCP host.

Installation

Add the following to your MCP client configuration file.

Configuration

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "noahlozevski-mcp-idb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@noahlozevski/mcp-idb"
      ]
    }
  }
}

You can manage iOS devices and run automated tests using MCP with Facebook's idb by starting a dedicated MCP server. This enables test automation, UI interactions, and app installation/removal through a consistent MCP interface, making it easier to orchestrate iOS device workflows in your test pipelines.

How to use

Use the MCP client to interact with the idb server to automate iOS device management and test execution. You can trigger automated tests, take screenshots, simulate user interactions (such as tapping the home button on the screen), and install or remove applications on connected iOS devices.

How to install

Prerequisites you need on your machine include the iOS Development Bridge (idb). If you are setting up idb for the first time, follow these steps.

brew tap facebook/fb
brew install idb-companion

# verify installation
idb

Configuration and usage

Configure the MCP server to use idb by adding a server entry in your MCP configuration as shown here. This enables the MCP client to start and connect to the idb integration for running your automated workflows.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "idb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@noahlozevski/mcp-idb"]
    }
  }
}

Starting the server

Launch the idb MCP server by running the following command in your shell. This starts the integration so the MCP client can interact with idb to control devices and execute tests.

npx -y @noahlozevski/mcp-idb