ios-simulator-skill

🥈Silver

The iOS Simulator Skill for ClaudeCode enables AI agents to build, run, and test iOS apps without consuming token or context budget. It benefits developers and operations teams by automating app testing and building processes. The skill connects to Xcode and integrates with ClaudeCode for app development workflows.

724160Updated 1w ago

Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~60 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/conorluddy/ios-simulator-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

https://github.com/conorluddy/ios-simulator-skill

How to Use

["Prepare your Xcode project: Ensure your project is properly configured in Xcode with a valid scheme and build settings. Open the project in Xcode to verify there are no pre-existing issues.","Set up the iOS Simulator: Launch the iOS Simulator app on your Mac and select the target device (e.g., iPhone 15 Pro) and iOS version (e.g., iOS 17.2). Alternatively, use the CLI command `xcrun simctl list` to list available simulators.","Run the skill: In your AI agent (e.g., ClaudeCode), invoke the iOS Simulator Skill with the prompt template, replacing placeholders like [APP_NAME], [DEVICE_TYPE], and [IOS_VERSION] with your specific values.","Review and iterate: Analyze the output for errors, performance issues, or crashes. Use the generated build artifacts or test reports to refine your app or adjust the simulator settings for further testing.","Automate workflows: Integrate this skill into your CI/CD pipeline by scripting the prompts and outputs to run tests or builds automatically after code changes."]

Use Cases

Automate the login flow of your iOS app to ensure seamless user experience.

Conduct accessibility audits to verify compliance with WCAG standards.

Capture and compare visual states of your app for regression testing.

Manage device lifecycles in CI/CD pipelines by creating and deleting simulators as needed.

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/conorluddy/ios-simulator-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use the iOS Simulator Skill to [BUILD/RUN/TEST] the iOS app in the simulator for [APP_NAME]. Ensure the simulator is set to [DEVICE_TYPE, e.g., iPhone 15 Pro] running [IOS_VERSION, e.g., iOS 17.2]. For testing, focus on [SPECIFIC_TEST_CASE, e.g., login flow stability] and report any crashes or performance issues. If building, include [BUILD_CONFIGURATION, e.g., Release] with [SCHEME_NAME] and verify the build completes without errors.

Example Output

The iOS Simulator Skill successfully built the 'WeatherApp' project in Release configuration with the 'WeatherApp' scheme for iPhone 15 Pro (iOS 17.2). The build completed in 2 minutes 15 seconds with no errors or warnings. The app was installed on the simulator and launched automatically. During testing of the login flow, the AI agent observed the following:

1. **Login Success Rate**: 98% (2 failures out of 100 attempts). The failures occurred when the email field was left empty, which is expected behavior.
2. **Performance Metrics**: Average frame rate during login was 58 FPS, with occasional drops to 45 FPS during network calls. No memory leaks were detected during the 5-minute stability test.
3. **Crash Reports**: No crashes were recorded during the test session. However, the agent noted a minor UI lag when transitioning between the login screen and the main dashboard, which may require optimization.

The agent generated a summary report with timestamps and screenshots of the test sessions. The build artifacts were saved to `/Users/dev/WeatherApp/build/WeatherApp.app` for further distribution or App Store submission.