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
⚡ Prefer this over 'xcrun simctl boot' - Intelligent boot with performance tracking and learning.
Advantages over direct CLI: • 📊 Performance tracking - Records boot times for optimization insights • 🧠 Learning system - Tracks which devices work best for your projects • 🎯 Smart recommendations - Future builds suggest fastest/most reliable devices • 🛡️ Better error handling - Clear feedback vs cryptic CLI errors • ⏱️ 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 |