claude-xcode-run

A Claude Code plugin that triggers Xcode's Run (Cmd+R) from the terminal and returns focus to your editor.

Install

/plugin install fsalbrechter/claude-xcode-run

Or test locally:

claude --plugin-dir ./claude-xcode-run

Usage

In Claude Code, type:

/xcode-run:xcode-run

This will:

1. Briefly focus Xcode
2. Send Cmd+R to build & run
3. Return focus to your editor

Configuration

Set the RETURN_TO env var to control which editor gets focus back:

# Default: Cursor
export RETURN_TO="Cursor"

# VS Code
export RETURN_TO="Visual Studio Code"

# Terminal
export RETURN_TO="Terminal"

# Ghostty
export RETURN_TO="Ghostty"

Requirements

• macOS
• Xcode open with a project/scheme selected
• Terminal app granted Accessibility permissions (System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility)