automating-ios-simulator

name	automating-ios-simulator
description	Use this skill when the user asks to run an iOS app, launch an app in the simulator, tap or click buttons, interact with simulator UI, automate iOS testing, take screenshots, enter text in fields, swipe or scroll, check accessibility, or perform any iOS simulator interaction. Covers app launching, UI navigation, gestures, form input, and simulator lifecycle management.

iOS Simulator Skill

Build, test, and automate iOS applications using accessibility-driven navigation and structured data instead of pixel coordinates.

Quick Start

# 1. Check environment
bash scripts/sim_health_check.sh

# 2. Launch app
python scripts/app_launcher.py --launch com.example.app

# 3. Map screen to see elements
python scripts/screen_mapper.py

# 4. Tap button
python scripts/navigator.py --find-text "Login" --tap

# 5. Enter text
python scripts/navigator.py --find-type TextField --enter-text "[e-mail]"

All scripts support --help for detailed options and --json for machine-readable output.

21 Production Scripts

Build & Development (2 scripts)

1. build_and_test.py - Build Xcode projects, run tests, parse results with progressive disclosure

   • Build with live result streaming
   • Parse errors and warnings from xcresult bundles
   • Retrieve detailed build logs on demand
   • Options: --project, --scheme, --clean, --test, --verbose, --json