ios-sim ☆

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Description:
Command-line application launcher for the iOS Simulator

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 9.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 1,495 | Forks: 252 | Language: JavaScript | Category: Developer tools

Tags: ios simulator cli automation testing javascript

Install: brew install ios-sim

About:
ios-sim is a command-line utility that allows developers to launch and manage iOS Simulator instances directly from the terminal. It provides programmatic control for tasks like installing apps, setting device types, and launching simulators, which is essential for automation and CI/CD workflows. Its main value is enabling scripted testing and development without relying on Xcode's GUI.

Key Features:

Launch iOS Simulator from the command line
Install and uninstall applications on the simulator
Set simulator device type, OS version, and locale
Supports automation for testing and CI/CD pipelines
Open URLs directly in the simulator's browser

Use Cases:

Automated testing and continuous integration for iOS apps
Command-line driven iOS development and debugging workflows

Alternatives:

xcrun simctl – Apple's official CLI tool bundled with Xcode, more comprehensive but ios-sim can be simpler for basic launch tasks

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	9.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	8938f163