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By dpearson2699

ios-simulator

dpearson2699

Run reliable iOS Simulator tests and workflows.

iOS testing

What it does

Manage iOS Simulator devices and app tests with command-line workflows for lifecycle, testing, debugging, and device-boundary decisions.

When to use it

Use it when scripting Simulator workflows, debugging CoreSimulator boot failures, or deciding which behaviors require a physical device.

How to use it

Give it an iOS Simulator workflow; it returns simctl commands, testing guidance, and Simulator-versus-device caveats.

What you provide

  • an iOS Simulator workflow

Uses


Access · 4

This skill

iOS Simulator devices

Write

Manages Simulator devices (irreversible)

iOS Simulator

Write

Controls Simulator apps

iOS Simulator screenshot and video files

Write

Captures Simulator media

iOS Simulator log stream

Execute

Streams Simulator logs

Good to know

  • cannot be undone: iOS Simulator devices

What you need · 2

The xcrun simctl command must be available to list, boot, manage, and test Simulator devices.

An installed iOS Simulator runtime and compatible device type are needed to create or use Simulator devices.


About this skill

Visibility
Public
Repository
dpearson2699/swift-ios-skills
Created
Oct 8, 2026
Updated
Oct 8, 2026
Files
3