Ios Simulator Skill
Simulates iOS devices for testing apps and workflows without needing a physical device – incredibly useful for developers!
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add ios-simulator-skill npx -- -y @trustedskills/ios-simulator-skill
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ios-simulator-skill": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/ios-simulator-skill"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows AI agents to interact with and control iOS simulators. It enables automated testing of iOS applications, including running tests, interacting with UI elements, and capturing screenshots or videos of the simulator's activity. This is particularly useful for continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated quality assurance processes.
When to use it
- Automated Testing: Run unit and UI tests on iOS applications without manual intervention.
- Screenshot Generation: Automatically generate screenshots of your app for marketing materials or documentation.
- Video Recording: Record videos of application workflows for demonstrations or bug reproduction.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Integrate simulator control into automated build and deployment processes.
Key capabilities
- Simulator Launch & Control: Start, stop, and manage iOS simulators.
- UI Interaction: Simulate user interactions like taps, swipes, and text input within the simulator.
- Test Execution: Run pre-defined test suites on the simulator.
- Media Capture: Take screenshots and record videos of the simulator screen.
Example prompts
- "Run the 'login' test suite on iOS 17."
- "Take a screenshot of the home screen in portrait mode."
- "Record a video demonstrating the checkout flow."
Tips & gotchas
- Requires Xcode and the Command Line Tools to be installed.
- The simulator must be configured and running before interacting with it through this skill.
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