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simctl Integration

AutoMobile uses simctl for iOS simulator lifecycle and app management. This layer is responsible for booting simulators, installing apps, launching processes, and controlling system-level simulator behaviors.

Responsibilities

  • Simulator lifecycle: boot, shutdown, erase.
  • App lifecycle: install, uninstall, launch, terminate.
  • Device discovery and capability reporting.
  • Status bar configuration (demo mode) when supported.

Usage patterns

  • Prefer deterministic simulator selection by device identifier.
  • Keep simulator state consistent between runs (reset/erase when needed).
  • Use dedicated simulators for parallel test execution.

Limitations

  • macOS only (requires Xcode Command Line Tools).
  • Simulator-only; physical devices are out of scope for simctl.

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