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Summary

  • Make MCP Registry publish an optional, best-effort job that runs after a successful NPM publish + GitHub Release.
  • Ensure release.sh treats a release as successful based on the primary job state; remove npm registry fallback.
  • Fix record_sim_video to run AXe as a backgrounded process so the tool returns immediately.
  • Pin bundled AXe to v1.1.1 with a single source of truth.

Background/Details

  • Previously, MCP publish was inside the main release job; failures there could tank the workflow.
  • release.sh would attempt to infer success using npm view, which isn’t guaranteed instant due to CDN/cache.
  • The video recording tool used the executor incorrectly (env not passed as opts, detached not set), so long-running AXe processes blocked.
  • AXe pinning was hard-coded in the bundling script and inconsistent; we needed one source of truth.

Solution

  • Workflow: split MCP publish into a separate mcp_registry job that runs only on push, after release (needs: release). It skips when the secret is missing and logs warnings on retry exhaustion (exit 0) so it never fails the workflow.
  • release.sh: on CI failure, query the run’s job state (gh run view --json jobs) and treat success if the release job concluded success. Removed npm-view fallback.
  • Video: startSimulatorVideoCapture now calls executor with { env } and detached=true to background AXe and return immediately.
  • AXe: added repo-level .axe-version (1.1.1). bundle-axe.sh reads AXE_VERSION env, then .axe-version, else defaults to 1.1.1; constructs the URL accordingly. Also added AXE_FORCE_REMOTE=1 to force downloading in CI/local tests.

Testing

  • Verified record_sim_video start/stop on a booted simulator; saved MP4 to sim_videos/.
  • Ran npm run bundle:axe with AXE_FORCE_REMOTE=1 and confirmed AXe v1.1.1 bundled.
  • The workflow changes are designed so: if NPM publish and GH release succeed, the workflow is successful regardless of MCP job outcome.

Notes

  • No changes to tool schemas or external APIs beyond behavior fixes.
  • Follow-up: Optionally update README minimum version mention (currently 1.1.0+) or keep as-is.

Summary by CodeRabbit

  • New Features
    • iOS Simulator video capture tool to start/stop recording to MP4 (default 30 fps; requires AXe v1.1.0+).
    • New simulator tools: build/install app, get app path, launch with logs.
    • Simulator status bar control/clear tool.
    • Breaking change: erase_sims now expects simulatorUdid (renamed from simulatorUuid).
  • Documentation
    • README adds video capture guidance and prerequisite note.
    • TOOLS updated with new tools, counts, and details.
  • Tests
    • Comprehensive tests for video capture behavior and version gating.
  • Chores
    • Added AXe version file and improved version pinning; updated .gitignore.

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Walkthrough

Adds simulator video capture support. Introduces a new tool (record_sim_video) with tests, video-capture utilities, and AXe version gating. Updates AXe helper to check minimum version, exports, and docs (README, TOOLS). Adds .axe-version, updates .gitignore, and significantly revises the AXe bundling script to pin and fetch a specific version.

Changes

Cohort / File(s) Summary
Versioning & Ignore
\.axe-version, \.gitignore
Add AXe version file (1.1.1). Ignore \.mcpli.
Documentation
README.md, docs/TOOLS.md
Document simulator Video Capture feature (start/stop, prerequisites). Add tools: record_sim_video, build_sim, get_sim_app_path, install_app_sim, launch_app_logs_sim, sim_statusbar. Rename erase_sims param to simulatorUdid. Update tool counts and dates.
Bundling Script
scripts/bundle-axe.sh
Resolve AXe version from env/file/default, allow forcing remote download, construct versioned download URL, robust extraction, copy binaries/frameworks, handle nested frameworks, log version and bundle size, and validate via smoke test.
Simulator Tool (Implementation)
src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts
New tool with schema enforcing mutually exclusive start/stop. Requires AXe v1.1.0+. Start: begin capture (default 30 fps). Stop: end capture, parse MP4 path, optionally move to outputFile, return metadata. Exports logic function and default tool.
Simulator Tool (Tests)
src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/record_sim_video.test.ts
Tests validation, default FPS, start output notes, end-to-end stop with rename, and AXe version gating. Uses mocked executors and fs.
AXe Helpers
src/utils/axe-helpers.ts, src/utils/axe/index.ts
Add isAxeAtLeastVersion(required, executor?) with internal semver compare. Re-export in src/utils/axe/index.ts.
Video Capture Utilities
src/utils/video_capture.ts, src/utils/video-capture/index.ts
Implement sessioned start/stop of AXe “record-video”, buffer outputs, parse last absolute MP4 path, handle signals. Define AxeHelpers interface. Barrel re-export in .../video-capture/index.ts.

Sequence Diagram(s)

sequenceDiagram
  autonumber
  actor User
  participant Tool as record_sim_video Tool
  participant AXe as AXe CLI
  participant VC as Video Capture Utils
  participant FS as File System

  Note over Tool: Preflight
  User->>Tool: start=true, simulatorUuid, fps?
  Tool->>Tool: areAxeToolsAvailable + isAxeAtLeastVersion(>=1.1.0)
  alt unavailable or too old
    Tool-->>User: Error (AXe not available/version)
  else start
    Tool->>VC: startSimulatorVideoCapture(simUuid, fps)
    VC->>AXe: axe record-video --sim <uuid> --fps <n>
    AXe-->>VC: streaming stdout/stderr
    VC-->>Tool: session info
    Tool-->>User: Started (next steps with stop=true)
  end

  User->>Tool: stop=true, simulatorUuid, outputFile?
  Tool->>VC: stopSimulatorVideoCapture(simUuid)
  VC->>AXe: send SIGINT/terminate
  AXe-->>VC: final stdout (includes MP4 path)
  VC-->>Tool: stop result + parsedPath?
  alt outputFile provided
    Tool->>FS: mkdir -p dirname(outputFile)
    Tool->>FS: copy parsedPath -> outputFile
    Tool->>FS: cleanup source (best-effort)
    Tool-->>User: Saved to outputFile (meta.outputFile)
  else parsedPath only
    Tool-->>User: Saved to parsedPath
  end
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Review Checklist

  • Read repository guidelines (CLAUDE.md)
  • Review video recording implementation
  • Analyze test coverage and quality
  • Check AXe version pinning implementation
  • Review utility functions and helpers
  • Assess security implications
  • Check for potential bugs and performance issues
  • Provide comprehensive feedback

Overall Assessment: ✅ EXCELLENT

This PR introduces video recording capabilities and improves release workflow reliability. The implementation is well-architected with excellent test coverage and follows the project's dependency injection patterns.

🎯 Key Strengths

1. Architecture & Design

  • Perfect dependency injection: All functions accept injected executors enabling robust testing
  • Clean separation of concerns: video_capture.ts handles process management, record_sim_video.ts handles MCP tool logic
  • Type safety: Strong TypeScript usage with proper Zod validation
  • Focused facades pattern: Proper import structure following project standards

2. Process Management (Major Fix)

  • ✅ Critical backgrounding fix: startSimulatorVideoCapture now properly calls executor with detached=true and { env } options
  • Graceful shutdown: SIGINT/SIGTERM handlers ensure cleanup of long-running processes
  • Session tracking: UUID-keyed sessions prevent conflicts between concurrent recordings
  • Robust parsing: Regex extraction of MP4 paths from AXe output with fallback handling

3. Version Management Excellence

  • Single source of truth: .axe-version file (1.1.1) with environment override capability
  • Consistent bundling: bundle-axe.sh reads from .axe-versionAXE_VERSION env → default fallback
  • Proper version gating: Tool requires AXe 1.1.0+ with clear error messages

4. Test Coverage

  • Comprehensive scenarios: Start/stop validation, file operations, version checks
  • Proper mocking: Uses createMockFileSystemExecutor and dependency injection (no vi.mock)
  • Edge case coverage: Missing outputFile, AXe unavailable, version requirements
  • End-to-end flows: Full start → stop → file move scenarios

🔍 Technical Review

Video Recording Implementation (src/utils/video_capture.ts)

  • ✅ Excellent: Session management with UUID keys prevents conflicts
  • ✅ Security: Process cleanup on signal handlers prevents orphaned processes
  • ✅ Performance: Backgrounded processes don't block tool execution
  • ✅ Error handling: Comprehensive error propagation and logging

Tool Logic (src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts)

  • ✅ Schema validation: Excellent Zod constraints (mutually exclusive start/stop, required outputFile on stop)
  • ✅ File operations: Proper directory creation and file moves with cleanup
  • ✅ User experience: Clear next steps and warning messages
  • ✅ Metadata: _meta.outputFile provides programmatic access to results

AXe Version Pinning (.axe-version, scripts/bundle-axe.sh)

  • ✅ Centralized: Single source of truth with environment override capability
  • ✅ Flexible: Supports local builds, remote downloads, and forced remote mode
  • ✅ Robust: Proper error handling and verification steps

🛡️ Security Assessment

Process Security

  • ✅ No privilege escalation: Runs with user permissions
  • ✅ Proper cleanup: Signal handlers prevent process leaks
  • ✅ Input validation: UUID validation and path sanitization

File Operations

  • ✅ Safe paths: Uses dirname() and mkdir({ recursive: true })
  • ✅ Error handling: Try/catch around file operations with cleanup
  • ✅ No traversal issues: UUID-based session keys prevent path manipulation

🚀 Performance Considerations

Memory Management

  • ✅ Excellent: Session cleanup on process termination
  • ✅ Efficient: Streaming stdout/stderr collection without blocking
  • ✅ Bounded: Single session per simulator UUID

Process Efficiency

  • ✅ Non-blocking: Detached processes return control immediately
  • ✅ Resource cleanup: Proper process termination handling

🐛 Potential Issues (Minor)

1. Buffer Growth (Low Risk)

Location: video_capture.ts:122-135

session.buffer += String(d ?? '');
  • Issue: Unbounded buffer growth for very long recordings
  • Risk: Low - typical video recording sessions have limited output
  • Mitigation: Consider buffer size limits for production use

2. Missing Directory in .gitignore

  • Issue: PR description mentions sim_videos/ directory but it's not in .gitignore
  • Impact: User video files might be accidentally committed
  • Recommendation: Add sim_videos/ to .gitignore

3. Test Improvements

  • Missing: Tests for signal handler cleanup behavior
  • Missing: Tests for concurrent session management
  • Impact: Low - core functionality is well tested

📋 Minor Suggestions

  1. Add to .gitignore:

    # Video recordings
    sim_videos/
    *.mp4
    
  2. Consider buffer limits for long recordings:

    const MAX_BUFFER_SIZE = 10 * 1024 * 1024; // 10MB
    if (session.buffer.length < MAX_BUFFER_SIZE) {
      session.buffer += String(d ?? '');
    }
  3. Documentation: Add usage examples to docs/TOOLS.md for video recording workflow

🎉 Summary

This is exceptional work that significantly enhances XcodeBuildMCP's capabilities. The video recording implementation is production-ready with:

  • Robust architecture following project patterns
  • Excellent test coverage with proper dependency injection
  • Strong security posture with no significant vulnerabilities
  • Performance-conscious design with proper resource management
  • Great developer experience with clear error messages and next steps

The AXe version pinning provides much-needed consistency, and the release workflow improvements will prevent CI failures.

Recommendation: ✅ APPROVE - Ready for merge with minor suggestions for future enhancement.


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[P1] Avoid hanging when AXe process already exited

If the AXe record-video process terminates before stopSimulatorVideoCapture is called (e.g., the simulator closes or AXe crashes), the session still exists but the child has already emitted its exit/close events. The current stop logic installs listeners after that point and never resolves the promise, so the tool call hangs indefinitely and never returns a response to the user. Consider resolving immediately when child.exitCode is set or when child.killed is already true before registering the listeners.

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src/utils/axe-helpers.ts (1)

59-74: Semver compare is minimal; consider edge cases

Current numeric split ignores pre-release/build metadata and variable segment lengths. If AXe ever emits versions like 1.2 or 1.2.0-beta, results may be surprising. Not urgent given regex below, but worth hardening.

Apply if you want more robust handling without new deps:

-function compareSemver(a: string, b: string): number {
-  const pa = a.split('.').map((n) => parseInt(n, 10));
-  const pb = b.split('.').map((n) => parseInt(n, 10));
+function compareSemver(a: string, b: string): number {
+  // strip leading 'v' and any pre-release/build metadata
+  const norm = (v: string) => v.replace(/^v/i, '').split('-')[0];
+  const pa = norm(a).split('.').map((n) => parseInt(n, 10));
+  const pb = norm(b).split('.').map((n) => parseInt(n, 10));
   const len = Math.max(pa.length, pb.length);
   for (let i = 0; i < len; i++) {
     const da = Number.isFinite(pa[i]) ? pa[i] : 0;
     const db = Number.isFinite(pb[i]) ? pb[i] : 0;
     if (da > db) return 1;
     if (da < db) return -1;
   }
   return 0;
}
README.md (2)

89-90: Nice: feature bullet clearly states version gate

Explicit “AXe v1.1.0+” note is helpful. Consider linking to the new tool in TOOLS.md for discoverability.


121-124: Heading formatting broke (“Configure your MCP client” not rendered as a heading)

It lost the markdown heading marker and will not anchor correctly from the TOC.

Apply:

-> Video capture requires the bundled AXe binary (v1.1.0+). Run `npm run bundle:axe` once locally before using `record_sim_video`. This is not required for unit tests.
-
-Configure your MCP client
+> Video capture requires the bundled AXe binary (v1.1.0+). Run `npm run bundle:axe` once locally before using `record_sim_video`. This is not required for unit tests.
+
+## Configure your MCP client
scripts/bundle-axe.sh (5)

6-13: Safer shell options recommended

Use nounset and pipefail to catch more classes of script errors.

-set -e
+set -euo pipefail

16-30: Version resolution is solid; minor robustness nits

  • Avoid Useless Use of cat; trim via redirection.
  • Quote variables; tolerate unset AXE_VERSION under nounset.
-elif [ -f "$VERSION_FILE" ]; then
-    PINNED_AXE_VERSION="$(cat "$VERSION_FILE" | tr -d ' \n\r')"
+elif [ -f "$VERSION_FILE" ]; then
+    PINNED_AXE_VERSION="$(tr -d ' \n\r' < "$VERSION_FILE")"

40-44: AXE_FORCE_REMOTE check should handle unset under nounset

When using set -u, referencing an unset AXE_FORCE_REMOTE errors. Use ${VAR:-}.

-if [ -z "${AXE_FORCE_REMOTE}" ] && [ -d "$AXE_LOCAL_DIR" ] && [ -f "$AXE_LOCAL_DIR/Package.swift" ]; then
+if [ -z "${AXE_FORCE_REMOTE:-}" ] && [ -d "$AXE_LOCAL_DIR" ] && [ -f "$AXE_LOCAL_DIR/Package.swift" ]; then

93-96: Harden download: fail on HTTP errors and add retries

Curl without -f may save an HTML error and proceed. Add fail-fast and retry.

-echo "📥 Downloading AXe release archive ($AXE_RELEASE_URL)..."
-curl -L -o "axe-release.tar.gz" "$AXE_RELEASE_URL"
+echo "📥 Downloading AXe release archive ($AXE_RELEASE_URL)..."
+curl -fSL --retry 3 --retry-connrefused -o "axe-release.tar.gz" "$AXE_RELEASE_URL"

157-159: Avoid shadowing AXE_VERSION env var

Reusing AXE_VERSION here can confuse logs vs input. Rename for clarity.

-AXE_VERSION=$(DYLD_FRAMEWORK_PATH="$BUNDLED_DIR/Frameworks" "$BUNDLED_DIR/axe" --version 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
-echo "📋 AXe version: $AXE_VERSION"
+AXE_VERSION_STR=$(DYLD_FRAMEWORK_PATH="$BUNDLED_DIR/Frameworks" "$BUNDLED_DIR/axe" --version 2>/dev/null || echo "unknown")
+echo "📋 AXe version: $AXE_VERSION_STR"
docs/TOOLS.md (1)

33-34: Clarify version gate in tool description

Add explicit “Requires AXe v1.1.0+” here to mirror README.

-- `record_sim_video` - Starts or stops video capture for an iOS simulator using AXe. Provide exactly one of start=true or stop=true. On stop, outputFile is required. fps defaults to 30.
+- `record_sim_video` - Starts or stops video capture for an iOS simulator using AXe (requires AXe v1.1.0+). Provide exactly one of start=true or stop=true. On stop, outputFile is required. fps defaults to 30.
src/utils/video_capture.ts (2)

32-32: Add return type annotation for the stopAll function.

The static analysis tool flagged a missing return type annotation for the stopAll function on Line 32.

Apply this diff to add the return type:

-  const stopAll = () => {
+  const stopAll = (): void => {

162-162: Verify necessity of the void executor statement.

Found at src/utils/video_capture.ts:162 with the comment "Mark executor as used to satisfy lint rule" and the single statement void executor; — either remove the unused executor parameter, rename it to _executor (or _) to indicate intentionally unused, or use the executor for process management (e.g., terminate/cleanup simulator processes) so the linter justification isn't needed.

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src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts (1)
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src/utils/video_capture.ts (2)
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.gitignore (1)

110-110: LGTM: ignore .mcpli

Good addition; low risk and aligns with keeping local state out of VCS.

src/utils/axe-helpers.ts (2)

13-15: Import extension compliance looks correct

Internal relative imports use .ts as per guidelines. No issues.


81-102: Incorrect assumption — third exec param is useShell, not detached; no detachment issue

CommandExecutor signature is (command, logPrefix?, useShell?, opts?, detached?). The call exec([axePath, '--version'], 'AXe Version', true) sets useShell=true (not detached). To pass environment variables, provide the opts object as the fourth argument, e.g. exec([axePath, '--version'], 'AXe Version', true, { env: getBundledAxeEnvironment() }).

Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.

.axe-version (1)

1-1: Pinned AXe to 1.1.1

Matches the PR intent and bundling script precedence. No action needed.

src/utils/axe/index.ts (1)

6-7: Re-export added correctly with .ts extension

Public API surface now exposes isAxeAtLeastVersion; import style complies with guidelines.

src/utils/video-capture/index.ts (1)

1-5: Barrel exports look good and conform to .ts extension rule

Type-only re-export via type is correct.

docs/TOOLS.md (3)

3-3: Doc count updated

Tool/workflow counts look consistent with the summary below.


107-113: Summary stats/date updated

Looks consistent; no issues.


72-73: Param rename confirmed — simulatorUdid applied and tests updated.

Schema, handler hints, and unit tests updated in src/mcp/tools/simulator-management/erase_sims.ts and src/mcp/tools/simulator-management/tests/erase_sims.test.ts.

src/mcp/tools/simulator/__tests__/record_sim_video.test.ts (4)

15-38: LGTM on validation tests!

These tests properly verify the mutually exclusive start/stop validation and the required outputFile for stop operations. The test implementation correctly uses the tool handler and validates error messages, following the expected patterns.


40-87: LGTM on start behavior test with proper dependency injection!

This test correctly follows the coding guidelines by importing the core logic function and using dependency injection to mock the AXe helpers and video capture utilities. The test validates the default FPS behavior and warning when outputFile is ignored during start.


89-149: LGTM on end-to-end stop test with file operations!

This test demonstrates proper end-to-end functionality by testing both start and stop operations with file renaming. The test correctly injects mock dependencies and validates the file move operation results and metadata.


151-189: LGTM on AXe version gating test!

This test properly validates the version requirement enforcement by injecting a mock that returns false for isAxeAtLeastVersion, ensuring the tool correctly rejects operations when AXe version is insufficient.

src/utils/video_capture.ts (3)

54-60: LGTM on MP4 path parsing logic!

The parseLastAbsoluteMp4Path function correctly uses a regex to extract absolute MP4 file paths from the AXe output buffer and returns the last match, which is the expected behavior for video capture completion.


188-196: Efficient process termination with proper cleanup.

The process termination logic properly attempts graceful shutdown with SIGINT before falling back to default termination, and includes proper cleanup of session state regardless of termination success.


102-102: Approve: detached executor usage is valid.

CommandExecutor in src/utils/CommandExecutor.ts is typed as (command, logPrefix?, useShell?, opts?: CommandExecOptions, detached?: boolean), so executor(command, 'Start Simulator Video Capture', true, { env }, true) is correct.

src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts (6)

37-53: LGTM on comprehensive input validation schema!

The schema properly enforces mutually exclusive start/stop operations and requires outputFile when stopping. The validation messages are clear and user-friendly.


57-77: Well-designed dependency injection for testability!

The function signature with default parameter objects for AXe helpers, video capture functions, and file system executor provides excellent testability while maintaining clean production usage.


78-88: Appropriate AXe version gating for simulator video capture.

The preflight checks ensure AXe tools are available and meet the minimum version requirement (1.1.0), providing clear error messages when requirements aren't met.


92-141: LGTM on start operation implementation!

The start logic properly handles FPS defaults, provides helpful warnings about ignored outputFile parameter, and includes clear next steps instructions for users.


156-191: Robust file operation handling with proper error management.

The file move/rename logic properly creates destination directories, handles cleanup failures gracefully, and provides comprehensive error reporting when operations fail.


221-227: LGTM on tool configuration and export!

The tool object properly exposes the schema for MCP consumption and uses the typed tool factory with appropriate handlers and executor configuration.

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# Find the extracted directory (might be named differently)
EXTRACTED_DIR=$(find . -type d -name "*AXe*" -o -name "*axe*" | head -1)
if [ -z "$EXTRACTED_DIR" ]; then
# If no AXe directory found, assume files are in current directory
EXTRACTED_DIR="."
fi

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-EXTRACTED_DIR=$(find . -type d -name "*AXe*" -o -name "*axe*" | head -1)
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EXTRACTED_DIR=$(find . -type d -name "*AXe*" -o -name "*axe*" | head -1)
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PR Code Review Complete

Review Checklist

  • Read repository guidelines (CLAUDE.md)
  • Review video recording implementation
  • Analyze test coverage and quality
  • Check AXe version pinning implementation
  • Review utility functions and helpers
  • Assess security implications
  • Check for potential bugs and performance issues
  • Provide comprehensive feedback

Overall Assessment: ✅ EXCELLENT

This PR introduces video recording capabilities and improves release workflow reliability. The implementation is well-architected with excellent test coverage and follows the project's dependency injection patterns.

🎯 Key Strengths

1. Architecture & Design

  • Perfect dependency injection: All functions accept injected executors enabling robust testing
  • Clean separation of concerns: video_capture.ts handles process management, record_sim_video.ts handles MCP tool logic
  • Type safety: Strong TypeScript usage with proper Zod validation
  • Focused facades pattern: Proper import structure following project standards

2. Process Management (Major Fix)

  • ✅ Critical backgrounding fix: startSimulatorVideoCapture now properly calls executor with detached=true and { env } options
  • Graceful shutdown: SIGINT/SIGTERM handlers ensure cleanup of long-running processes
  • Session tracking: UUID-keyed sessions prevent conflicts between concurrent recordings
  • Robust parsing: Regex extraction of MP4 paths from AXe output with fallback handling

3. Version Management Excellence

  • Single source of truth: .axe-version file (1.1.1) with environment override capability
  • Consistent bundling: bundle-axe.sh reads from .axe-versionAXE_VERSION env → default fallback
  • Proper version gating: Tool requires AXe 1.1.0+ with clear error messages

4. Test Coverage

  • Comprehensive scenarios: Start/stop validation, file operations, version checks
  • Proper mocking: Uses createMockFileSystemExecutor and dependency injection (no vi.mock)
  • Edge case coverage: Missing outputFile, AXe unavailable, version requirements
  • End-to-end flows: Full start → stop → file move scenarios

🔍 Technical Review

Video Recording Implementation (src/utils/video_capture.ts)

  • ✅ Excellent: Session management with UUID keys prevents conflicts
  • ✅ Security: Process cleanup on signal handlers prevents orphaned processes
  • ✅ Performance: Backgrounded processes don't block tool execution
  • ✅ Error handling: Comprehensive error propagation and logging

Tool Logic (src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts)

  • ✅ Schema validation: Excellent Zod constraints (mutually exclusive start/stop, required outputFile on stop)
  • ✅ File operations: Proper directory creation and file moves with cleanup
  • ✅ User experience: Clear next steps and warning messages
  • ✅ Metadata: _meta.outputFile provides programmatic access to results

AXe Version Pinning (.axe-version, scripts/bundle-axe.sh)

  • ✅ Centralized: Single source of truth with environment override capability
  • ✅ Flexible: Supports local builds, remote downloads, and forced remote mode
  • ✅ Robust: Proper error handling and verification steps

🛡️ Security Assessment

Process Security

  • ✅ No privilege escalation: Runs with user permissions
  • ✅ Proper cleanup: Signal handlers prevent process leaks
  • ✅ Input validation: UUID validation and path sanitization

File Operations

  • ✅ Safe paths: Uses dirname() and mkdir({ recursive: true })
  • ✅ Error handling: Try/catch around file operations with cleanup
  • ✅ No traversal issues: UUID-based session keys prevent path manipulation

🚀 Performance Considerations

Memory Management

  • ✅ Excellent: Session cleanup on process termination
  • ✅ Efficient: Streaming stdout/stderr collection without blocking
  • ✅ Bounded: Single session per simulator UUID

Process Efficiency

  • ✅ Non-blocking: Detached processes return control immediately
  • ✅ Resource cleanup: Proper process termination handling

🐛 Potential Issues (Minor)

1. Buffer Growth (Low Risk)

Location: video_capture.ts:122-135

session.buffer += String(d ?? '');
  • Issue: Unbounded buffer growth for very long recordings
  • Risk: Low - typical video recording sessions have limited output
  • Mitigation: Consider buffer size limits for production use

2. Missing Directory in .gitignore

  • Issue: PR description mentions sim_videos/ directory but it's not in .gitignore
  • Impact: User video files might be accidentally committed
  • Recommendation: Add sim_videos/ to .gitignore

3. Test Improvements

  • Missing: Tests for signal handler cleanup behavior
  • Missing: Tests for concurrent session management
  • Impact: Low - core functionality is well tested

📋 Minor Suggestions

  1. Add to .gitignore:

    # Video recordings
    sim_videos/
    *.mp4
    
  2. Consider buffer limits for long recordings:

    const MAX_BUFFER_SIZE = 10 * 1024 * 1024; // 10MB
    if (session.buffer.length < MAX_BUFFER_SIZE) {
      session.buffer += String(d ?? '');
    }
  3. Documentation: Add usage examples to docs/TOOLS.md for video recording workflow

🎉 Summary

This is exceptional work that significantly enhances XcodeBuildMCP's capabilities. The video recording implementation is production-ready with:

  • Robust architecture following project patterns
  • Excellent test coverage with proper dependency injection
  • Strong security posture with no significant vulnerabilities
  • Performance-conscious design with proper resource management
  • Great developer experience with clear error messages and next steps

The AXe version pinning provides much-needed consistency, and the release workflow improvements will prevent CI failures.

Recommendation: ✅ APPROVE - Ready for merge with minor suggestions for future enhancement.


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src/utils/video_capture.ts (6)

202-228: Fix Biome errors: don’t return a value from a void callback.

The early-returns use return resolve()/return finish(), which violates noVoidTypeReturn. Call, then return;.

-  await new Promise<void>((resolve): void => {
-    if (!child) return resolve();
+  await new Promise<void>((resolve): void => {
+    if (!child) { resolve(); return; }
@@
-    if (alreadyEnded || hasExitCode || hasSignal) {
-      return resolve();
-    }
+    if (alreadyEnded || hasExitCode || hasSignal) {
+      resolve(); 
+      return;
+    }
@@
-    } catch {
-      return finish();
-    }
+    } catch {
+      finish();
+      return;
+    }

55-61: Make MP4 path parsing robust (quotes, spaces, Windows paths).

Current regex misses quoted/space-containing and Windows paths. Use broader patterns and return the last match found.

-function parseLastAbsoluteMp4Path(buffer: string | undefined): string | null {
-  if (!buffer) return null;
-  const matches = [...buffer.matchAll(/(\s|^)(\/[^\s'"]+\.mp4)\b/gi)];
-  if (matches.length === 0) return null;
-  const last = matches[matches.length - 1];
-  return last?.[2] ?? null;
-}
+function parseLastAbsoluteMp4Path(buffer?: string): string | null {
+  if (!buffer) return null;
+  const patterns = [
+    /(["'])(\/[^"']+?\.mp4)\1/gi,                         // Unix, quoted (allow spaces)
+    /(\s|^)(\/[^\s'"]+\.mp4)\b/gi,                        // Unix, unquoted
+    /(["'])(([a-zA-Z]:\\|\\\\)[^"']+?\.mp4)\1/gi,         // Windows, quoted
+    /(\s|^)(([a-zA-Z]:\\|\\\\)[^\s'"]+\.mp4)\b/gi,        // Windows, unquoted
+  ];
+  let last: string | null = null;
+  for (const re of patterns) {
+    const matches = [...buffer.matchAll(re)];
+    if (matches.length) last = matches[matches.length - 1][2] ?? last;
+  }
+  return last;
+}

80-86: Auto-clean stale sessions so a crashed/ended child doesn’t block restart.

If AXe exits before stop, the stale entry prevents start even though nothing is running.

-  if (sessions.has(simulatorUuid)) {
-    return {
-      started: false,
-      error: 'A video recording session is already active for this simulator. Stop it first.',
-    };
-  }
+  {
+    const existing = sessions.get(simulatorUuid);
+    if (existing) {
+      const ch = existing.process as ChildProcess | undefined;
+      const stale = existing.ended || ch?.exitCode != null || (ch as unknown as { signalCode?: string | null }).signalCode != null;
+      if (!stale) {
+        return {
+          started: false,
+          error: 'A video recording session is already active for this simulator. Stop it first.',
+        };
+      }
+      sessions.delete(simulatorUuid);
+    }
+  }

33-41: Signal the process group when detached to avoid orphaned children.

With detached: true, AXe may be the group leader. Prefer sending the signal to the group on POSIX to ensure clean teardown.

-        const child = sess.process as ChildProcess | undefined;
-        child?.kill?.('SIGINT');
+        const child = sess.process as ChildProcess | undefined;
+        if (child?.pid && process.platform !== 'win32') {
+          try { process.kill(-child.pid, 'SIGINT'); } catch { child?.kill?.('SIGINT'); }
+        } else {
+          child?.kill?.('SIGINT');
+        }
-  try {
-    child?.kill?.('SIGINT');
-  } catch {
+  try {
+    if (child?.pid && process.platform !== 'win32') {
+      try { process.kill(-child.pid, 'SIGINT'); } catch { child?.kill?.('SIGINT'); }
+    } else {
+      child?.kill?.('SIGINT');
+    }
+  } catch {
     try {
       child?.kill?.();
     } catch {
       // ignore
     }
   }

Also applies to: 191-199


13-19: Tighten typing: store ChildProcess in Session to drop casts.

Using unknown forces repeated casts. Prefer ChildProcess | undefined in the Session shape.

-type Session = {
-  process: unknown;
+type Session = {
+  process?: ChildProcess;
   sessionId: string;
   startedAt: number;
   buffer: string;
   ended: boolean;
 };
-        const child = sess.process as ChildProcess | undefined;
+        const child = sess.process;
-  const child = session.process as ChildProcess | undefined;
+  const child = session.process;

Also applies to: 36-37, 188-189


101-105: Add sessionId to logs for easier correlation.

Including the sessionId in logs helps trace start/stop pairs.

-  log('info', `Starting AXe video recording for simulator ${simulatorUuid} at ${fps} fps`);
+  log('info', `Starting AXe video recording for simulator ${simulatorUuid} at ${fps} fps`);
@@
   sessions.set(simulatorUuid, session);
   ensureSignalHandlersAttached();
+  log('info', `AXe video recording session started: simulator=${simulatorUuid}, sessionId=${session.sessionId}`);

Also applies to: 152-159

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src/utils/video_capture.ts (3)

201-228: Nice: addresses prior hang-on-stop scenario.

Immediate resolve on ended/exitCode/signal plus a safety timeout prevents indefinite hangs noted in the previous review.


9-12: Imports comply with project path/extension rules.

Internal imports use .ts and external/built-ins omit extensions. All good.


103-110: CommandExecutor signature verified — call is correct

CommandExecutor is defined as (command, logPrefix?, useShell?, opts?, detached?) in src/utils/CommandExecutor.ts and defaultExecutor implements detached handling; the call in src/utils/video_capture.ts matches the signature — no change required.

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