Use XcodeBuildMCP to build, run, launch, and debug the current iOS project on a booted simulator. Trigger when asked to run an iOS app, interact with the simulator UI, inspect on-screen state, capture logs/console output, or diagnose runtime behavior using XcodeBuildMCP tools.
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npx skills i Dimillian/Skills/ios-debugger-agentMethod 2 - openskills (supports sync & update)
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Use XcodeBuildMCP to build and run the current project scheme on a booted iOS simulator, interact with the UI, and capture logs. Prefer the MCP tools for simulator control, logs, and view inspection.
Follow this sequence unless the user asks for a narrower action.
mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__list_sims and select the simulator with state Booted.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__session-set-defaults with:
projectPath or workspacePath (whichever the repo uses)scheme for the current appsimulatorId from the booted deviceconfiguration: "Debug", useLatestOS: truemcp__XcodeBuildMCP__build_run_sim.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__launch_app_sim.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__get_sim_app_pathmcp__XcodeBuildMCP__get_app_bundle_idUse these when asked to inspect or interact with the running app.
mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__describe_ui before tapping or swiping.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__tap (prefer id or label; use coordinates only if needed).mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__type_text after focusing a field.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__gesture for common scrolls and edge swipes.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__screenshot for visual confirmation.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__start_sim_log_cap with the app bundle id.mcp__XcodeBuildMCP__stop_sim_log_cap and summarize important lines.captureConsole: true and relaunch if required.preferXcodebuild: true.describe_ui after layout changes.