Can I use this for CI/CD pipelines?

Absolutely. By using the CLI scripts provided, you can mirror your local development environment's build logic and xcodebuild parameters in your CI/CD pipelines to prevent build drift.

What does the ios-cli-tasks skill do?

It allows you to run iOS-specific tasks defined in VSCode's tasks.json directly from the command line, automating builds, app installation, and simulator management.

Do I need Xcode installed to use this skill?

Yes, this skill requires Xcode Command Line Tools and the iOS Simulator to be installed and properly configured on your macOS machine.

How does it handle complex task dependencies?

The included Python script (run_ios_cli_task.py) parses the tasks.json file and recursively resolves all 'dependsOn' fields to execute prerequisite tasks in the correct order.

iOS CLI Task Automator

Name: iOS CLI Task Automator
Author: yuya296

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Automates iOS development workflows by executing VSCode tasks and managing simulators through a command-line interface.

The iOS CLI Task Automator allows developers to bridge the gap between VSCode-defined workflows and the command line. By leveraging tasks defined in .vscode/tasks.json, this skill enables the execution of complex iOS build, install, and run sequences without needing the VSCode UI. It features a custom Python-based runner that automatically resolves task dependencies, ensuring that simulators are booted and apps are built with xcodebuild in the correct order. This is ideal for developers who prefer terminal-centric productivity or need to ensure their local workflows are perfectly reproducible for automation scripts.

Key Features

01Automatic dependency resolution for multi-step build/run sequences

02Direct integration with xcodebuild and simctl commands

03Execute VSCode iOS tasks directly from the terminal

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05Task discovery and listing via CLI script

06Consistent environment parameters between local and automated runs

Use Cases

01Automating the 'Boot Simulator -> Build -> Install -> Run' sequence in a single CLI command

02Ensuring local development parameters exactly match CI/CD build configurations

03Rapidly testing iOS app builds on specific device simulators via automated scripts

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add yuya296/quicktype ios-cli-tasks

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