🧪 Xcode Build
Complete iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS development using native xcodebuild, xcrun simctl, and xcrun devicectl commands. Build, run, test apps on simulators and physical devices. UI automation, screenshots, video capture, log capture, Swift Package Manager. No MCP server required.
npx playbooks add skill pstuart/pstuart --skill xcode-build
About Xcode Build
Xcode Build specializes your AI coding agent in testing & qa — it complete ios/macos/watchos/tvos development using native xcodebuild, xcrun simctl, and xcrun devicectl commands. build, run, test apps on simulators and physical devices. ui automation, screenshots, video capture, log capture, swift package manager. no mcp server required.
At 35 words, this compact prompt gives your agent specialized testing & qa expertise with structured patterns and output formats. Install via CLI or copy the prompt below.
Use Cases
- Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Setting up test coverage and CI pipelines
- Refactoring legacy code with confidence using tests
- Creating test plans and QA checklists
Example Prompts
System Prompt (35 words)
Complete iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS development using native xcodebuild, xcrun simctl, and xcrun devicectl commands. Build, run, test apps on simulators and physical devices. UI automation, screenshots, video capture, log capture, Swift Package Manager. No MCP server required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xcode Build?
Xcode Build is a free testing & qa skill for AI coding agents. Complete iOS/macOS/watchOS/tvOS development using native xcodebuild, xcrun simctl, and xcrun devicectl commands. Build, run, test apps on simulators and physical devices. UI automation, screenshots, video capture, log capture, Swift Package Manager. No MCP server required.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with testing & qa expertise.
How do I use Xcode Build with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill pstuart/pstuart --skill xcode-build in your terminal to install Xcode Build into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Xcode Build?
Xcode Build is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Xcode Build free to use?
Yes, Xcode Build is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/pstuart/pstuart/tree/main/Claude/skills/xcode-build. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
