watch-sim ☆

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Description:
Command-line WatchKit application launcher

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: watchkit watchos ios-simulator development cli

Install: brew install watch-sim

About:
WatchSim is a command-line utility designed to streamline the development workflow for WatchKit applications. It automates the process of installing, launching, and managing WatchKit apps and their extensions on the iOS Simulator. This tool significantly reduces manual steps, allowing developers to quickly iterate and test their watchOS applications directly from the terminal.

Key Features:

Automated installation of WatchKit apps to the iOS Simulator
Streamlined app launching and management from the command line
Supports iterative development workflows for faster testing
Simplifies interaction with the WatchKit environment

Use Cases:

Automating WatchKit app deployment during development cycles
Integrating WatchKit testing into CI/CD pipelines
Quickly launching and debugging watchOS apps without Xcode

Alternatives:

Xcode – Xcode provides a full GUI for building and running apps, whereas WatchSim offers a lightweight, scriptable CLI for faster iteration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 9:24pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	85627a7b
Sep 12, 2024 7:25am		0	VERSION_BUMP	80469a23