Preflight MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Preflight in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add ethanackerman-git-preflight -- npx -y preflight-ios-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ethanackerman-git-preflight": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "preflight-ios-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Preflight MCP server do?

57 tools for AI-powered iOS Simulator automation — tap, swipe, type, screenshots, and more.

Is the Preflight MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Preflight run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Preflight to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add ethanackerman-git-preflight -- npx -y preflight-ios-mcp

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