simctl-boot
Improve iOS simulator boot efficiency by tracking boot times, optimizing device selection, and avoiding errors. Provides automatic performance metrics and intelligent device recommendations for faster, reliable builds.
Instructions
ā” Prefer this over 'xcrun simctl boot' - Intelligent boot with performance tracking and learning.
Advantages over direct CLI: ⢠š Performance tracking - Records boot times for optimization insights ⢠š§ Learning system - Tracks which devices work best for your projects ⢠šÆ Smart recommendations - Future builds suggest fastest/most reliable devices ⢠š”ļø Better error handling - Clear feedback vs cryptic CLI errors ⢠ā±ļø Wait management - Intelligent waiting for complete boot vs guessing
Automatically tracks boot times and device performance metrics for optimization. Records usage patterns for intelligent device suggestions in future builds.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| deviceId | Yes | Device UDID (from simctl-list) or "booted" for any currently booted device | |
| waitForBoot | No | Wait for device to finish booting completely |