ios-deploy ☆

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Description:
Install and debug iPhone apps from the command-line

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ios development deployment debugging cli mobile

Install: brew install ios-deploy

About:
ios-deploy is a command-line tool that allows developers to install and launch iOS applications on connected devices or simulators. It provides detailed console logging and device information, making it invaluable for debugging and automation workflows. The tool bypasses Xcode to enable direct interaction with the iOS runtime environment.

Key Features:

Command-line installation of iOS apps
Real-time console logging and debugging
Device and simulator management
Automated testing support

Use Cases:

CI/CD pipeline automation for iOS apps
Debugging without Xcode interface
Batch installation on multiple devices

Alternatives:

libimobiledevice – More comprehensive library suite, but ios-deploy is simpler for direct app deployment
Xcode – GUI-based, heavier resource usage, requires full IDE

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 6:21pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	365e481a