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Manage Apple platform development tasks through a unified command-line interface.

116|1|Updated Dec 9, 2025
Search Tags:#testing#build automation#xcode#ui automation#ios development#macos development#simulator management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SwiftedMind/Tessera --skill flowdeck-swiftedmind
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: flowdeck
Source: https://github.com/SwiftedMind/Tessera/tree/main/.codex/skills/flowdeck
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SwiftedMind/Tessera --skill flowdeck-swiftedmind

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines and accelerates all aspects of Apple platform development, from building and testing to simulator management and UI automation, replacing complex and slow native CLIs with a unified, faster interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified CLI: Consolidates build, run, test, simulator, and device management into a single tool.
  • Faster Builds & Tests: Offers optimized commands that are often quicker than standard Xcodebuild.
  • Advanced UI Automation: Enables visual verification and interaction with iOS simulators through screenshots and accessibility tree analysis.
  • Use Case: When asked to "build and run the iOS app on a simulator and then take a screenshot," use FlowDeck's run command followed by ui simulator session start and ui simulator screen to achieve this efficiently.

Quick Start

Use flowdeck context to discover your project's workspace and schemes.

Frequently Asked Questions about flowdeck

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build and run an iOS app on a simulator from the command line?▼

Use FlowDeck's unified CLI to execute the 'run' command for building and running an iOS app on a simulator, which automatically discovers your workspace and launches the target efficiently.

What is the best way to automate UI testing for iOS simulators?▼

UI testing for iOS simulators is best automated by starting a session with 'ui simulator session start' and using 'ui simulator screen' for visual verification through screenshots and accessibility tree analysis.

Can I use this tool for CI/CD integration with Xcode projects?▼

Yes, you can use this tool for CI/CD integration with Xcode projects because it replaces native CLIs like xcodebuild and xcrun with faster, structured JSON output and consistent commands tailored for automation pipelines.

How does simulator management compare to using native simctl commands?▼

Simulator management through this unified CLI provides faster, structured JSON output compared to native simctl commands, consolidating device management and UI automation into a consistent interface.

Do I need xcodebuild installed to perform macOS development automation?▼

You do not need to use xcodebuild directly to perform macOS development automation, as this tool replaces native CLIs like xcodebuild and instruments with a faster, unified command-line interface for all Apple platform tasks.

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