ios-webkit-debug-proxy ☆
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Description:
DevTools proxy for iOS devices
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: debugging web-development ios webkit devtools mobile
Install: brew install ios-webkit-debug-proxy
About:
ios-webkit-debug-proxy is a command-line tool that acts as a proxy to communicate with iOS devices via the WebKit Remote Debugging Protocol. It enables developers to inspect and debug web applications running in Safari on iOS devices from desktop browsers like Chrome. This tool is essential for mobile web development, providing a bridge between development environments and iOS WebKit instances.
Key Features:
  • Real-time web inspector for iOS Safari
  • USB device detection and connection management
  • WebSocket-based remote debugging protocol
  • Command-line interface for automation
  • Support for multiple simultaneous device connections
Use Cases:
  • Debugging web applications running in iOS Safari from desktop Chrome DevTools
  • Inspecting mobile web views in hybrid applications
  • Automated testing of web applications on physical iOS devices
  • Performance profiling of mobile web content
Alternatives:
  • Safari Web Inspector – Native macOS tool requiring Safari, limited to Apple ecosystem
  • Chrome DevTools Remote Debugging – Android-focused, doesn't support iOS WebKit debugging
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 1:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 485fce0f
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