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apple-docs-mcp

MCP server that puts Apple developer docs inside your AI coding assistant.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.4k starsโ‘‚ 68 forksMITupdated 2026-03
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

apple-docs-mcp is an open-source dev tools project by kimsungwhee (kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp on GitHub). It has 1,380 GitHub stars and 68 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 17 March 2026.

GitHub stars
1,380
Forks
68
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
17 March 2026
Category
Dev Tools
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Install the MCP server

    Add the package via npm to your MCP host.

  2. Register it with your assistant

    Point your AI coding assistant at the running server.

  3. Ask Apple-specific questions

    Queries route to Apple docs, WWDC videos, and API references.

  4. Use the code examples

    Drop the returned examples straight into your project.

// features

Why people love it

Apple docs search

Searches iOS, macOS, and framework documentation.

WWDC lookup

Finds relevant WWDC session videos by topic.

API references

Swift and Objective-C API details on demand.

Code examples

Real examples alongside the documentation.

MCP standard

Works with any MCP-compatible AI assistant.

npm install

Published as a package for quick setup.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/kimsungwhee/apple-docs-mcp.git
    cd apple-docs-mcp
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is apple-docs-mcp free for commercial use?

MIT licensed โ€” commercial use allowed with attribution.

Which AI assistants work with it?

Any assistant that supports the Model Context Protocol.

Does it cover the latest Apple frameworks?

It queries Apple's live documentation, so coverage follows Apple's updates.

Is setup complicated?

It ships as an npm package; MCP hosts register it with a config entry.

Can it search WWDC videos?

Yes โ€” WWDC session lookup is one of its headline features.

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