Apple Docs MCP Server

Apple Developer Documentation access for AI assistants via natural language queries.

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Overview

This MCP server provides a direct interface for AI models to query Apple's official documentation, including API references, framework guides, and WWDC session transcripts. It enables developers to retrieve technical details for SwiftUI, UIKit, Foundation, and platform-specific SDKs across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. By integrating into MCP-compatible clients, it allows for retrieving Swift and Objective-C code examples and tracking API status updates for recent beta releases. The tool utilizes an intelligent UserAgent rotation system designed to maintain stable access to the documentation sources.

Our verdict

With a security score of 47/100, this server is classified as high-risk. This rating is primarily due to the fact that it is a community-maintained project rather than an official Apple release, and key components such as authentication and read-only mode support remain unreviewed. Consequently, users should exercise caution and review the codebase before integration into sensitive development environments.

Supports deep searches across documentation for Apple's major frameworks
Provides access to WWDC session transcripts and code examples
Uses a small set of only three direct dependencies
Includes multilingual documentation coverage for better accessibility

Lacks verification through official vendor maintenance
Security-critical features like authentication have not been formally reviewed
Software has not received updates for over 130 days

Setup

Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apple-docs-mcp": {
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows), then restart Claude Desktop. Some servers require API keys or tokens as environment variables — check the project's README and add an "env" object if needed.

No read-only mode — running this grants full read/write access.
No built-in authentication — anyone with access to this config can invoke every tool it exposes.

Tools

Tool	Description	Risk
search_apple_docs	Search Apple Developer Documentation	low
get_apple_doc_content	Get detailed documentation content	low
list_technologies	Browse all Apple technologies	low
search_framework_symbols	Search symbols in specific framework	low
get_related_apis	Find related APIs	low
resolve_references_batch	Batch resolve API references	low
get_platform_compatibility	Platform compatibility analysis	low
find_similar_apis	Discover similar APIs	low
get_documentation_updates	Track Apple documentation updates	low
get_technology_overviews	Get technology overviews and guides	low

Compatibility

Client	Local	Docker	Remote	Read-only
Claude Desktop
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
ChatGPT

Frequently asked questions

›What documentation platforms and frameworks are supported?

The server provides access to official Apple documentation for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, covering frameworks like SwiftUI, UIKit, Foundation, Metal, Core ML, and ARKit.

›Does this server support searching historical WWDC content?

Yes, it allows you to search through WWDC session transcripts and related code examples spanning from 2014 to 2025.

›How can I ensure I am using the latest version of the server?

If you encounter issues with an older version, you can modify your configuration arguments to include @latest, such as using ["-y", "@kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp@latest"].

›Are there specific configuration requirements for Windows users?

Yes, Windows users must adjust the command and arguments in their configuration to use cmd /c npx to correctly execute the package.