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xcode-build-server for Mac

Build server protocol implementation for integrating Xcode with sourcekit-lsp

Quick answer: xcode-build-server is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xcode-build-server. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 386 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xcode-build-server is

xcode-build-server is a developer tool for macOS: build server protocol implementation for integrating Xcode with sourcekit-lsp.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/SolaWing/xcode-build-server.

How to install xcode-build-server

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install xcode-build-server.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xcode-build-server on Mac?

Run brew install xcode-build-server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is xcode-build-server open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xcode-build-server run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is xcode-build-server?

It was installed 386 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1764 in this catalogue.

What version of xcode-build-server is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.