Installation
Download Device MCP, check the requirements and finish the first launch on your Mac.
Device MCP is a native app for macOS. Download it, move it to your Applications folder and open it. There is nothing to install on your iPhone or iPad.
1. Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Mac | macOS 26 or later |
| iPhone & iPad | iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later, with Developer Mode on |
| Build & Run (optional) | Xcode, for agents that build your app from source |
2. Download
- Download Device MCP.
- Open the downloaded disk image and drag Device MCP to your Applications folder.
- Open Device MCP from Applications.
3. First Launch
On the first launch, macOS may ask two questions. Allow both:
- Notifications: Device MCP uses them to tell you when a device needs you, for example for Face ID or a passcode. See Human Handoff.
- Allow accessory to connect?: macOS asks this the first time you plug in a device. Click Allow, otherwise Device MCP can't see the device.
Then follow the Quick Start to connect your first device.
4. Updates
Device MCP checks for new versions on its own and asks before it installs one. Every update is signed and verified.
- Turn the automatic checks on or off in Settings → General → Check for Updates Automatically.
- Check right away with Device MCP → Check for Updates…
See what changed in each version in the Changelog.
5. Open at Login
To have Device MCP ready whenever you plug in a device, turn on Settings → General → Open at Login.