Can I target specific projects when clearing DerivedData?

Yes, the skill can search for and delete DerivedData folders specific to your project name to avoid affecting other active work.

Does this skill require external tools?

Yes, this skill functions as an interface for XcodeBuildMCP, which must be installed and configured in your environment to perform most actions.

Can it manage multiple simulators at once?

You can use the skill to list all available simulators and then issue specific commands to boot or reset them individually as needed.

What triggers the iOS maintenance skill automatically?

It is triggered by keywords such as 'clean', 'DerivedData', 'cache', 'simulator boot', and 'simulator reset' during your conversation with Claude.

Is the simulator reset function destructive?

Yes, resetting a simulator will erase all user data and settings on that specific virtual device. The skill is designed to ask for confirmation before execution.

iOS Maintenance & Simulator Manager

Name: iOS Maintenance & Simulator Manager
Author: no-problem-dev

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Mobile Development

Manages iOS build caches and simulator environments using XcodeBuildMCP to streamline mobile development workflows.

The iOS Maintenance skill automates essential housekeeping tasks for iOS developers directly within Claude Code. By leveraging XcodeBuildMCP, it provides a command-driven interface to clear build caches, manage DerivedData, and control the full lifecycle of iOS simulators. Whether you need to resolve stubborn build errors by wiping stale artifacts or quickly boot specific device configurations for testing, this skill integrates these low-level operations into your AI-assisted coding sessions, ensuring a clean and efficient development environment.

Key Features

01Keyword-based auto-activation for maintenance-related queries

02Targeted or full DerivedData deletion with safety confirmations

03Automated Xcode build cache cleaning via XcodeBuildMCP

04Device state resetting to clear app data for fresh testing environments

05Full simulator management including listing, booting, and opening

064 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Optimizing local storage by cleaning up legacy build artifacts from previous projects

02Resolving inconsistent 'ghost' build errors by purging DerivedData and caches

03Automating the setup of specific iOS simulator models for UI/UX validation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add no-problem-dev/claude-code-plugins ios-maintenance

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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