SilbercueSwift
MCP ServerFreeThe fastest MCP server for iOS/macOS Simulator automation. Native CoreSimulator integration, 20ms screenshots, tap/swipe/type, UI element detection, and full XCUITest support. Distributed via Homebrew: brew install silbercue/tap/silbercueswift
Capabilities4 decomposed
native coresimulator integration for automation
Medium confidenceSilbercueSwift integrates directly with Apple's CoreSimulator framework, allowing for seamless automation of iOS and macOS Simulator tasks. This integration enables the tool to execute commands such as launching simulators, taking screenshots, and interacting with UI elements with minimal overhead, leveraging native APIs for optimal performance. This approach ensures that operations are executed in real-time, achieving response times as low as 20ms for screenshots.
Utilizes direct API calls to CoreSimulator, avoiding the overhead of intermediary layers, which enhances speed and reliability.
Faster than alternatives like Appium due to its native integration, eliminating the need for additional server communication.
ui element detection and interaction
Medium confidenceThis capability allows SilbercueSwift to detect and interact with UI elements in the iOS/macOS Simulator using XCUITest APIs. By leveraging the accessibility hierarchy of UI elements, it can identify buttons, text fields, and other interactive components programmatically. This enables automated testing scripts to simulate user actions like taps, swipes, and text input, providing a robust solution for UI testing.
Employs the accessibility features of iOS to reliably detect and interact with UI elements, which is not commonly utilized in other automation tools.
More reliable than Selenium for mobile UI testing due to its native approach and direct access to the iOS UI hierarchy.
fast screenshot capture
Medium confidenceSilbercueSwift can capture screenshots of the iOS/macOS Simulator in as little as 20ms by directly interfacing with the CoreSimulator's screenshot APIs. This capability allows developers to quickly obtain visual feedback during automated testing or development, making it ideal for continuous integration environments where speed is critical. The tool optimizes the screenshot process to minimize latency and maximize efficiency.
Achieves unprecedented speed for screenshot capture by utilizing native CoreSimulator APIs, bypassing traditional screenshot methods that introduce latency.
Significantly faster than tools like Fastlane's snapshot feature due to direct API access.
tap/swipe/type automation
Medium confidenceThis capability allows SilbercueSwift to automate user interactions such as taps, swipes, and typing in the iOS/macOS Simulator. By sending commands directly to the simulator's UI, it can simulate real user behavior, which is essential for thorough testing of app functionality. The implementation leverages the XCUITest framework to ensure that interactions are accurately reflected in the simulator environment.
Directly integrates with XCUITest to simulate user actions, ensuring that interactions are executed in a way that closely mirrors real user behavior.
More precise than generic automation frameworks like Selenium, which do not account for mobile-specific interactions.
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Best For
- ✓iOS developers focused on automated UI testing
- ✓QA engineers and developers running automated UI tests
- ✓developers needing rapid visual feedback during testing
- ✓developers and testers automating user experience tests
Known Limitations
- ⚠Requires macOS environment; does not support physical device testing
- ⚠Limited to elements that are accessible; some custom views may not be detected
- ⚠Only captures the simulator screen, not physical devices
- ⚠Interactions may not replicate physical device behavior perfectly
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The fastest MCP server for iOS/macOS Simulator automation. Native CoreSimulator integration, 20ms screenshots, tap/swipe/type, UI element detection, and full XCUITest support. Distributed via Homebrew: brew install silbercue/tap/silbercueswift
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