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| What | Build-CLI | xcodebuildmcp |
|---|---|---|
| Risk grade | CC · Moderate risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. | BB · Some risk signals Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee. |
| Type | App connector | App connector |
| Est. context load | ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context) | ~1.1k tokens / turn (~6 tool schemas, 0.53% of 200k context) |
| GitHub stars | 292 | — |
| Weekly npm downloads | — | 112k |
| Local files | No local folder access noted | No local folder access noted |
| Command execution | Runs shell or system commands | Runs shell or system commands |
| Network reach | Connects to outside service API | Connects to outside service API |
| Credentials | Requires API key or token | Requires API key or token |
| Package source | GitHub (microsoft/Build-CLI) | npm (xcodebuildmcp) |
| Install command | Source repo only | npx -y xcodebuildmcp |
| Bottom line | Build-CLI runs shell or system commands and connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing. | This tool gives an AI direct control over your Xcode environment and local build system, so only use it if you trust the AI provider and your project code doesn't contain sensitive secrets. |
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 28, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
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