What is semantic navigation in the iOS Simulator skill?

Semantic navigation allows the AI to interact with UI elements using text, types, or accessibility IDs instead of screen coordinates, making automation scripts more resilient to UI changes.

How does this help AI agents like Claude perform mobile dev tasks?

The scripts provide structured, token-efficient output, allowing Claude to understand the UI hierarchy and app state without processing large, messy log files or visual screenshots.

Does this skill require third-party software beyond Xcode?

It requires macOS, Xcode Command Line Tools, and Python 3. While some interactive features can use IDB, the core functionality works with standard Apple tools like simctl.

What app permissions can this skill manage automatically?

The privacy manager script can grant, revoke, and reset permissions for 13 system services including camera, microphone, location, photos, and health data.

Can I use this skill in a CI/CD environment?

Yes, all scripts support a --json flag for machine-readable output, making it easy to integrate into automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.

iOS Simulator Automation

Name: iOS Simulator Automation
Author: EricGrill

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Mobile Development

Streamlines iOS application building, testing, and simulator lifecycle management using semantic UI navigation and structured data.

About

The iOS Simulator Skill is a comprehensive toolkit comprising 21 production-ready scripts designed to automate the development and testing of iOS applications. It replaces brittle pixel-coordinate interaction with semantic, accessibility-driven navigation, making it ideal for AI agents and automated workflows. From managing simulator lifecycles (booting, erasing, and creating devices) to performing complex UI interactions, accessibility audits, and visual regressions, this skill provides a robust environment for mobile developers and QA engineers to optimize their Xcode-based workflows with token-efficient, machine-readable output.

Key Features

Advanced simulation of push notifications, system permissions, and status bar overrides.
2 GitHub stars
Semantic UI navigation using accessibility labels and element types instead of coordinates.
Automated accessibility auditing for WCAG compliance and visual regression testing.
CI/CD-ready scripts with structured JSON output and intelligent log filtering.
Full simulator lifecycle management including dynamic device creation, booting, and factory resets.

Use Cases

Managing complex simulator environments and device pools for local development or CI/CD pipelines.
Debugging accessibility issues and capturing comprehensive app state snapshots for bug reports.
Automating end-to-end UI testing for iOS applications without manual interaction.

About

Key Features

Advanced simulation of push notifications, system permissions, and status bar overrides.
2 GitHub stars
Semantic UI navigation using accessibility labels and element types instead of coordinates.
Automated accessibility auditing for WCAG compliance and visual regression testing.
CI/CD-ready scripts with structured JSON output and intelligent log filtering.
Full simulator lifecycle management including dynamic device creation, booting, and factory resets.

Use Cases

Managing complex simulator environments and device pools for local development or CI/CD pipelines.
Debugging accessibility issues and capturing comprehensive app state snapshots for bug reports.
Automating end-to-end UI testing for iOS applications without manual interaction.