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swift-unit-tests

Run Swift unit tests across iOS simulators with xcodebuild.

Updated Dec 31, 2025
Search Tags:#testing#swift#ios#unit-testing#ci#xcodebuild#simulators
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/diegopetrucci/ios-agents-skills --skill swift-unit-tests
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: swift-unit-tests
Source: https://github.com/diegopetrucci/ios-agents-skills/tree/main/swift-unit-tests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/diegopetrucci/ios-agents-skills --skill swift-unit-tests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Swift unit tests are essential but running them across multiple iOS simulators and configurations can be tedious. This Skill provides a quick, repeatable workflow to execute tests on a chosen simulator and project setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Run tests across configured iOS simulators using xcodebuild
  • Specify your project, scheme, and destination to validate app behavior
  • Use for local development validation or CI-like workflows to ensure app quality

Quick Start

Run the unit tests with xcodebuild test -project YourApp.xcodeproj -scheme YourScheme -destination 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 17 Pro'.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-unit-tests

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run Swift unit tests on an iOS simulator using xcodebuild?▼

To run Swift unit tests, use xcodebuild test with your Xcode project file, a specified scheme, and a simulator destination like 'platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 17 Pro' to execute tests and return results to the project root.

What do I need to execute iOS unit tests across multiple simulators?▼

Executing iOS unit tests requires a local macOS environment with Xcode installed, an Xcode project file, a defined scheme, and a specified simulator destination to validate app behavior via xcodebuild.

Can I use this workflow for CI-like validation of Swift mobile apps?▼

Yes, you can use this workflow for local development validation or CI-like workflows to ensure app quality by running tests across configured iOS simulators in a quick, repeatable manner.

What is the best way to validate app behavior across different iOS simulator configurations?▼

The best way to validate app behavior is to streamline running Swift unit tests across chosen simulator configurations by specifying your project, scheme, and destination to execute tests via xcodebuild.

Why does running unit tests across multiple iOS simulators become tedious?▼

Running unit tests across multiple iOS simulators becomes tedious due to managing various configurations, which this workflow simplifies by providing a repeatable process to execute tests on a chosen simulator setup.

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