# iOS Simulator

> Use this tool when you need to interact with virtual iOS devices for testing, debugging, or demonstration purposes. It provides a set of specialized tools to control UI interactions, inspect UI elements, and retrieve simulator information, streamlining the development process. Ideal for developers who want to automate iOS application testing without manual simulator operation.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/joshuayoes-ios-simulator  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshuayoes-ios-simulator

## Description

iOS Simulator MCP Tool provides a bridge between Claude and iOS simulators, enabling interaction with virtual iOS devices through a set of specialized tools. Built by Joshua Yoes, it leverages Facebook's IDB tool to allow users to get information about simulators, control UI interactions (tapping, swiping, typing), and inspect UI elements on screen. The implementation is packaged as an NPM module that can be easily integrated with Cursor via MCP configuration, making it valuable for developers who need to test, debug, or demonstrate iOS applications without manually operating the simulator.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.64
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-02

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** social-media
- **Updated:** 2026-09-02

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/joshuayoes-ios-simulator)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "joshuayoes-ios-simulator"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshuayoes-ios-simulator` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshuayoes-ios-simulator/pull`

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