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Automate Xcode builds with native CLI tools.

Software Engineering#CLI automation#iOS#macOS#xcodebuild#xcrun#simctl#UI tests
Authorpzep1
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables developers and testers to build, run, and automate iOS/macOS projects directly from the command line using Xcode's native tools (xcodebuild and xcrun simctl). It replaces MCP-based tooling and reduces reliance on external servers, speeding up CI/local workflows and simplifying the debugging process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Builds apps for iOS, macOS, and simulators using xcodebuild.
  • Simulator management with xcrun simctl (boot, install, launch, logs).
  • Screenshots & logs capture from the simulator for quick validation.
  • UI testing automation via XCUITest in CLI workflows.
  • Discovery: quickly inspect schemes, destinations, and build settings.

Quick Start

Build for a local workspace: xcodebuild -workspace /path/to/App.xcworkspace -scheme App -destination "platform=iOS Simulator,id=$UDID" build Find the built app and install on the simulator: APP_PATH=$(find /tmp/build -name "*.app" -type d | head -1) xcrun simctl install $UDID "$APP_PATH" Launch the app: xcrun simctl launch $UDID com.your.app

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

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Name: xcode-build
Download link: https://github.com/pzep1/xcode-build-skill/archive/main.zip#xcode-build

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