using-xcode-cli - Xcode CLI Automation for iOS/macOS Builds
Build and manage iOS/macOS apps using xcodebuild and xcrun simctl CLI tools for automation and CI/CD.
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Updated: 2026-03-11Capabilities
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What this skill does
- build apps
- run simulator
- take screenshot
- record video
- run tests
- boot simulator
- shutdown simulator
- install app
- launch app
- capture logs
- list schemes
- list devices
- get simulator UDID
Inputs
- Xcode workspace
- Xcode project
- scheme name
- simulator UDID
- app bundle path
Outputs
- build artifacts
- app bundle
- simulator instance
- log output
- screenshot file
- video file
- test results
Requirements
- Xcode command line tools
- jq