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1624 Dev 258a090a
ASecurityThis is the **development repository** for the iOS Simulator Skill. Users should download the packaged skill from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/releases).
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[](https://www.skillsdirectory.com/skills/tools-only-1624-dev-258a090a)# iOS Simulator Skill - Development Repository
This is the **development repository** for the iOS Simulator Skill. Users should download the packaged skill from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/releases).
## What is This?
A production-ready Claude Code skill providing 12 scripts for iOS simulator testing and automation with:
- ποΈ **Ultra token-efficient build automation** with progressive disclosure
- π **Real-time log monitoring** with intelligent filtering
- π― **Accessibility-driven navigation** (semantic, not pixel-based)
- βΏ **WCAG accessibility auditing**
- πΈ **Visual regression testing**
- π¬ **Test recording and documentation**
**Total:** ~5,200 lines of production Python code
## For Users: Installation
Download the latest release and extract to your Claude skills directory:
```bash
# Download from releases
curl -L https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/releases/latest/download/ios-simulator-skill-v1.0.0.zip -o skill.zip
# Extract to Claude Code skills directory
unzip skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/ios-simulator-skill
# Restart Claude Code
```
See [`skill/README.md`](skill/README.md) for usage documentation.
## For Contributors: Development Setup
### Prerequisites
- macOS 11+ (required for iOS simulator)
- Xcode Command Line Tools: `xcode-select --install`
- Python 3.12+
- Git
### Setup
```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill.git
cd ios-simulator-skill
# Install development dependencies
pip3 install black ruff mypy pre-commit
# Install pre-commit hooks
pre-commit install
# Verify setup
pre-commit run --all-files
```
### Development Workflow
```bash
# Make changes to skill/scripts/
vim skill/scripts/build_and_test.py
# Hooks run automatically on commit (Black, Ruff, mypy)
git add skill/scripts/build_and_test.py
git commit -m "feat: improve build error reporting"
# Push and create PR
git push origin feature-branch
# Open PR on GitHub - lint workflow runs automatically
```
### Linting Tools
All code in `skill/scripts/` is checked with **STRICT** configuration:
- **Black** - Auto-formats to consistent style (line length: 100)
- **Ruff** - Fast linter catching bugs, style issues, unused imports
- **mypy** - Strict type checking (all type hints required)
Configuration in [`pyproject.toml`](pyproject.toml).
### Running Linters Manually
```bash
# Format code
black skill/scripts/
# Lint code (with auto-fix)
ruff check --fix skill/scripts/
# Type check
mypy skill/scripts/
# Or run all checks
pre-commit run --all-files
```
### Repository Structure
```
ios-simulator-skill/
βββ skill/ # π What users get (packaged in releases)
β βββ SKILL.md # Entry point with YAML frontmatter
β βββ CLAUDE.md # Developer guide for Claude
β βββ README.md # User-facing documentation
β βββ scripts/ # 12 production scripts (~5,200 lines)
β βββ references/ # Deep documentation
β βββ examples/ # Usage examples
β
βββ .github/workflows/ # CI/CD automation
β βββ release.yml # Auto-package skill/ on release
β βββ lint.yml # Run linters on PRs
β βββ validate-version.yml # Ensure version consistency
β
βββ pyproject.toml # Linting configuration
βββ .pre-commit-config.yaml # Git hooks
βββ README.md # This file (dev guide)
```
### Creating a Release
```bash
# 1. Update version in pyproject.toml
vim pyproject.toml # Update version = "1.1.0"
# 2. Commit version bump
git add pyproject.toml
git commit -m "chore: bump version to 1.1.0"
git push origin main
# 3. Create and push tag
git tag v1.1.0
git push origin v1.1.0
# 4. Create GitHub release
# Go to: https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/releases/new
# - Tag: v1.1.0
# - Title: "Release v1.1.0"
# - Description: (auto-generated or write your own)
# - Publish release
# 5. GitHub Actions automatically:
# - Validates version consistency
# - Packages skill/ directory
# - Attaches ios-simulator-skill-v1.1.0.zip to release
```
### Testing
```bash
# Test scripts locally with booted simulator
open -a Simulator
# Run health check
bash skill/scripts/sim_health_check.sh
# Test individual scripts
python skill/scripts/build_and_test.py --help
python skill/scripts/screen_mapper.py
# Test skill installation
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/ios-simulator-skill-test
cp -r skill/* ~/.claude/skills/ios-simulator-skill-test/
# Restart Claude Code and verify
```
## Code Style Guidelines
From [`CLAUDE.md`](skill/CLAUDE.md):
- **Jackson's Law**: Minimal code to solve the problem
- **Guard clauses**: Validate inputs first, happy path last
- **Functions < 50 lines**: Keep functions focused
- **Files < 300 lines**: Keep modules understandable
- **Actionable errors**: Always explain what failed and how to fix
- **Type hints**: All functions use type annotations (enforced by mypy --strict)
- **Security**: Never `shell=True`, always validate paths
## GitHub Actions Workflows
### release.yml
- **Trigger:** When release is published
- **Actions:** Validate structure β Zip skill/ β Upload to release
### lint.yml
- **Trigger:** On PR to main (for Python files)
- **Actions:** Run Black, Ruff, mypy β Block merge if fails
### validate-version.yml
- **Trigger:** On release published
- **Actions:** Check pyproject.toml version matches git tag
## Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/my-feature`
3. Make changes (hooks will run on commit)
4. Push and create a PR
5. Wait for lint workflow to pass
6. Request review
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE.md](LICENSE.md)
## Questions?
- **Usage questions**: See [skill/README.md](skill/README.md)
- **Bug reports**: [Open an issue](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/issues)
- **Development questions**: [Open a discussion](https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/ios-simulator-skill/discussions)
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