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xcode-build-skill

Build, test, and automate iOS apps via native Xcode commands

Builds and runs iOS and macOS apps using native xcodebuild and simctl commands instead of external MCP servers. Manages simulators, installs apps, captures screenshots and logs, and runs unit or UI tests directly from the terminal. Eliminates fragile coordinate-based tapping by using XCUITest semantic element targeting for reliable UI automation.
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xcode-build

Automate iOS and macOS builds and simulator management with Xcode CLI tools.

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How to install xcode-build-skill?▼

Run `npx skills add pzep1/xcode-build-skill --all -g -y` in your terminal to install the skill globally.

How to build iOS apps without an MCP server?▼

This skill teaches your agent to use Apple's native xcodebuild and xcrun simctl commands directly, so no external MCP server or extra dependencies are required.

How to automate iOS UI testing reliably?▼

It uses Apple's XCUITest framework to tap, type, and swipe by targeting elements semantically through accessibility identifiers instead of fragile screen coordinates.

Does xcode-build-skill work with Claude Code?▼

Yes. It follows the universal SKILL.md standard and runs in Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and other compatible agent environments on macOS with Xcode installed.

Can I manage iOS simulators from the command line?▼

Yes. The skill covers listing, booting, and shutting down simulators, plus installing apps, launching them, and capturing screenshots or logs with simctl.

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