// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

XCODETRACEMCP TOOLS

8 tools from the XcodeTraceMCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 8 XCODETRACEMCP TOOLS

READ 5 tools

Read analyze_trace Analyze an Xcode Instruments trace file for performance bottlenecks and generate recommendations Read check_xctrace Check if xctrace is available and get version information Read compare_traces Compare two trace files to detect performance regressions or improvements Read list_devices List all available devices (simulators and real devices) for profiling Read list_templates List all available Instruments templates on this system

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive cleanup_traces Trace garbage collector. Preview or delete .trace bundles after the user is done inspecting profiling results.

EXECUTE 2 tools

Execute profile_running_app Record an app once with a profiling preset and return one combined report. Prefer attach-by-PID for already... Execute track_running_app Record one explicit Instruments template. Use this when the user names a template such as Leaks or Allocati...

// FAQ

How many tools does the XcodeTraceMCP MCP server have? +

The XcodeTraceMCP MCP server exposes 8 tools across 3 categories: Read, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on XcodeTraceMCP tools? +

Route the XcodeTraceMCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do XcodeTraceMCP tools fall into? +

XcodeTraceMCP tools are categorised as Read (5), Destructive (1), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

Enforce policy on every XcodeTraceMCP tool call.

Start from XcodeTraceMCP, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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