High-risk tools in Preflight Ios

Control Face ID / Touch ID: enroll, unenroll, trigger matching (success), or trigger failure. Test biometric authentication flows end-to-end.

Trigger iCloud sync on the device. Requires the device to be signed into an Apple ID.

Launch an app by bundle ID. Optionally pass launch arguments and environment variables.

Run predefined GPS location scenarios (Freeway Drive, City Run, City Bicycle Ride). Simulates realistic movement patterns for testing location features.

Trigger a simulated memory warning. Apps will receive didReceiveMemoryWarning and can be tested for proper memory cleanup.

Navigate back in the current app. Sends Cmd+[ (standard back navigation). Works in Safari and apps with standard UINavigationController. Workaround for edge-swipe-back gesture l...

Start recording the simulator screen to a video file. Use simulator_stop_recording to stop. Supports H.264 and HEVC codecs.

Stop an active video recording and save the file.

Start/read/stop a live log stream. Use action="start" to begin, "read" to get the buffer, "stop" to end. Great for watching app behavior in real-time.

Invoke Siri on the simulator. Use simulator_type_text to enter a query if text input is available.

Wait for an accessibility element to appear on screen. Polls until the element matching your criteria (label, role, or text) appears, or times out. Like Playwright's browser_wai...