Can I run UI tests with this skill?

Absolutely. It provides standardized patterns for running XCUITest suites and querying the UI accessibility tree directly through native commands.

How does it handle simulator management?

It uses xcrun simctl to list, boot, shutdown, and install apps on iOS simulators, allowing for automated testing environments.

Why use this skill instead of XcodeBuildMCP?

This skill uses native CLI tools directly, offering more control, faster execution, and better compatibility with the latest Apple developer tools compared to MCP-based wrappers.

Can I view app logs while the app is running?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for streaming system logs and app-specific output to help debug runtime issues directly from the terminal.

Does this require Xcode to be installed?

Yes, this skill leverages the command-line tools included with Xcode on macOS to perform builds, run tests, and manage simulators.

Xcode Build Direct

Name: Xcode Build Direct
Author: pzep1

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Mobile Development

Builds and manages iOS/macOS applications using native Apple CLI tools like xcodebuild and simctl.

关于

This skill empowers Claude to interact directly with Apple's native command-line interface tools to compile, test, and deploy iOS and macOS applications without relying on external MCP servers. It provides a robust framework for managing simulator instances, automating UI interactions via XCUITest, capturing device logs, and streamlining the entire development lifecycle from discovery of project schemes to final app launch, ensuring high performance and native compatibility.

主要功能

Direct CLI execution for faster, more reliable interactions than MCP wrappers
Real-time app log streaming and simulator screenshot capture
Native UI automation and testing integration through XCUITest
Full simulator lifecycle management including booting, listing, and shutdown
9 GitHub stars
Automated iOS and macOS build workflows using xcodebuild

使用场景

Building and launching an iOS app on a specific iPhone simulator target
Running a suite of unit or UI tests and capturing failure results or screenshots
Automating repetitive development tasks like resetting simulators or cleaning build artifacts

关于

主要功能

Direct CLI execution for faster, more reliable interactions than MCP wrappers
Real-time app log streaming and simulator screenshot capture
Native UI automation and testing integration through XCUITest
Full simulator lifecycle management including booting, listing, and shutdown
9 GitHub stars
Automated iOS and macOS build workflows using xcodebuild

使用场景

Building and launching an iOS app on a specific iPhone simulator target
Running a suite of unit or UI tests and capturing failure results or screenshots
Automating repetitive development tasks like resetting simulators or cleaning build artifacts