mobiledevice ☆

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Description:
CLI for Apple's Private (Closed) Mobile Device Framework

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: ios mobile development debugging cli apple

Install: brew install mobiledevice

About:
Mobiledevice is a command-line interface tool that interacts with Apple's private Mobile Device Framework. It enables communication with connected iOS devices for tasks like accessing device information, managing applications, and retrieving logs. This tool provides low-level access typically required for advanced iOS development and debugging workflows.

Key Features:

Direct communication with iOS devices via USB
Access to device information and status
Application management capabilities
Console log retrieval and monitoring
Command-line interface for automation

Use Cases:

Debugging iOS applications on connected devices
Automating device management tasks in CI/CD pipelines
Retrieving system logs for troubleshooting device issues
Managing app installations and provisioning profiles

Alternatives:

libimobiledevice – Cross-platform alternative with broader protocol support and active maintenance
ios-deploy – Specialized for app deployment and debugging with Xcode integration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:47pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9a948caa
Sep 14, 2024 4:35am		0	VERSION_BUMP	269d36c9