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iOS developers who want Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor to drive a real device without manual tapping.

Why it deserves attention

Device MCP mirrors one or more iPhones and iPads on a Mac and exposes the device to any MCP-capable agent, so it can tap, type, take screenshots, install apps, and run Xcode builds. It works over USB or Wi-Fi and installs nothing on the phone; the MCP server listens only on the Mac behind a token. A free tier covers one device at a time, while a licence unlocks unlimited devices, Build & Run, and passcode handoff. The trade-off is that it requires macOS 26 and iOS 27 with Developer Mode, and agents still need a capable model to use the tools well.

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Xcode

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