82 tools from the Preflight Ios MCP Server, categorised by risk level.
View the Preflight Ios policy →simulator_accessibility_audit Get the accessibility element tree of the current Simulator screen. Shows roles, labels, values, and positions of UI elements. simulator_app_info Get detailed metadata about an installed app (bundle ID, paths, version, etc.). simulator_defaults_read Read UserDefaults values from inside the simulator. Inspect app preferences, feature flags, and configuration. simulator_describe_point Returns the accessibility element at given coordinates on the iOS Simulator screen. Shows element type, label, value, and frame. simulator_get_app_container Get the filesystem path to an app's container (bundle, data, or shared groups). Use this to find where the app stores its files. simulator_get_booted_sim_id Get the UDID of the currently booted iOS Simulator. simulator_get_clipboard Read the text content of the simulator clipboard. simulator_get_crash_logs Retrieve crash reports from ~/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/. Shows stack traces, exception info, and thread states. Filter by process name. simulator_get_env Read an environment variable from the running simulator device (e.g., HOME, TMPDIR, PATH). simulator_get_logs Get recent device/app logs. Filter by process name, subsystem, log level, time range, and message content. Essential for debugging app behavior. simulator_get_screen_info Get diagnostic info about the Simulator window geometry and coordinate mapping. Useful for debugging tap/swipe accuracy. simulator_heap_info Dump heap allocation summary for a running app. Shows object counts by class and total memory usage. simulator_leak_check Check a running app for memory leaks using Apple's leaks tool. Returns leak count, leaked bytes, and details. simulator_list_app_files List files in an app's data container. Shows Documents, Library, Preferences, Caches, tmp, etc. Use to find databases, plists, caches. simulator_list_apps List all installed apps on the simulator with their bundle IDs. simulator_list_devices List iOS Simulator devices. Shows name, UDID, state, and runtime. simulator_network_status Get the current network configuration inside the simulator — interfaces, IP addresses, DNS config. simulator_override_status_bar Override the simulator status bar: set time, battery, signal bars, carrier name, network type. Use clear=true to reset. simulator_read_app_file Read a file from an app's data container. Handles plists (converts to JSON), SQLite databases (shows schema), and text files. Specify path relative... simulator_screenshot Take a screenshot of the iOS Simulator screen. Returns the image directly for viewing. simulator_snapshot Capture a structured accessibility snapshot of the current screen — like Playwright's browser_snapshot. Returns roles, labels, values, and position... simulator_storekit_transactions List all StoreKit test transactions (purchases, subscriptions, etc.). simulator_vmmap Show virtual memory map for a running app. Displays memory regions, sizes, and permissions. Useful for diagnosing memory issues. simulator_add_media Add photos or videos to the simulator's camera roll from local file paths. simulator_boot Boot an iOS Simulator device. Opens the Simulator app. Use simulator_list_devices to find device names/UDIDs. simulator_clone_device Clone a simulator device with all its current state — apps, data, settings. simulator_create_device Create a new simulator device. Specify name and device type; auto-detects latest iOS runtime if not provided. simulator_defaults_write Write UserDefaults values inside the simulator. Set feature flags, change app configuration, or inject test data. simulator_diagnose Generate a diagnostic summary: booted devices, Xcode version, disk usage, and system info. simulator_element_exists Quick check: does an element matching your criteria exist on screen right now? Returns true/false. Useful for conditional logic. simulator_install_app Install a .app bundle onto the simulator from a local file path. simulator_install_app_data Install an .xcappdata package to replace the current app container contents. Useful for restoring test data snapshots. simulator_location_route Simulate movement along a custom route with waypoints. Specify GPS coordinates and speed for realistic location testing. simulator_long_press Long press at a point on the simulator screen. Useful for context menus, drag-and-drop initiation, etc. simulator_network_capture Capture a snapshot of network activity: active TCP connections, DNS resolution, host interfaces, and any active network conditioning. simulator_network_condition Apply network throttling: bandwidth limits, latency, and packet loss. Presets: 3G, LTE, Edge, WiFi, WiFi-lossy, 100%-loss (offline). Simulator shar... simulator_notify_post Post a Darwin notification inside the simulator. Useful for triggering system events or testing notification observers. simulator_open_simulator Opens the iOS Simulator application. simulator_open_url Open a URL or deep link in the simulator (e.g., "https://example.com" or "myapp://screen"). simulator_press_key Press a special key (return, escape, delete, tab, arrows, etc.) with optional modifiers (command, shift, option, control). simulator_rename_device Rename a simulator device. simulator_rotate Rotate the simulator device left or right. Uses Cmd+Arrow keyboard shortcut in Simulator.app. simulator_sample_process Sample a running app's CPU activity for a few seconds. Returns call stack tree — useful for finding performance hotspots and hangs. simulator_send_push Send a push notification to an app. Provide the full APNs payload JSON (e.g., {"aps": {"alert": "Hello"}}). simulator_set_appearance Switch the simulator between light and dark mode. simulator_set_bold_text Enable or disable Bold Text accessibility setting. Test text rendering with bold system fonts. simulator_set_clipboard Set text on the simulator clipboard. Useful for pasting content into apps. simulator_set_content_size Set the preferred content size for Dynamic Type testing. Test your app with accessibility text sizes without changing device settings manually. simulator_set_increase_contrast Enable or disable the Increase Contrast accessibility setting. Test how your app responds to high contrast mode. simulator_set_locale Set the device locale and language for internationalization testing. Requires device reboot to take effect. simulator_set_location Set the simulated GPS location (latitude, longitude). Useful for testing location-based features. simulator_set_reduce_motion Enable or disable the Reduce Motion accessibility setting. Test animations and transitions with motion sensitivity. simulator_set_reduce_transparency Enable or disable Reduce Transparency. Test UI readability without blur/vibrancy effects. simulator_set_smart_invert Enable or disable Smart Invert Colors. Test how your app handles inverted color schemes. simulator_shutdown Shut down a running simulator device. simulator_storekit_config Enable or disable StoreKit testing on the simulator. Required before using other StoreKit tools. simulator_storekit_manage_subscription Expire or force-renew a StoreKit test subscription by transaction ID. simulator_storekit_manage_transaction Refund, approve, or decline ask-to-buy for a StoreKit test transaction. simulator_swipe Swipe/drag from one point to another on the simulator screen. Coordinates are in simulator screen points. Use for scrolling, pulling down, or any d... simulator_tap Tap at a point on the simulator screen. Coordinates are in simulator screen points (e.g., 0-393 for iPhone width). Take a screenshot first to ident... simulator_terminate_app Force-terminate a running app by bundle ID. simulator_thermal_state Simulate thermal pressure changes (nominal, fair, serious, critical). Test how your app responds to device overheating. simulator_type_text Type text into the currently focused text field in the simulator. Make sure a text field is focused first (tap on it). simulator_verbose_logging Enable or disable verbose device logging for deep debugging. Requires device reboot to take effect. simulator_delete_device Permanently delete a simulator device by UDID or name. simulator_erase Factory reset a simulator device. Erases all content and settings. simulator_grant_permission Grant, revoke, or reset app permissions (camera, location, photos, contacts, microphone, etc.). simulator_keychain Manipulate the device keychain: add root certificates, add certificates, or reset the entire keychain. simulator_storekit_delete_transactions Delete all StoreKit test transactions. Clears purchase history for fresh testing. simulator_storekit_reset_eligibility Reset introductory offer eligibility for all StoreKit products. Allows re-testing intro pricing. simulator_uninstall_app Uninstall an app from the simulator by bundle ID. simulator_biometric Control Face ID / Touch ID: enroll, unenroll, trigger matching (success), or trigger failure. Test biometric authentication flows end-to-end. simulator_icloud_sync Trigger iCloud sync on the device. Requires the device to be signed into an Apple ID. simulator_launch_app Launch an app by bundle ID. Optionally pass launch arguments and environment variables. simulator_location_scenario Run predefined GPS location scenarios (Freeway Drive, City Run, City Bicycle Ride). Simulates realistic movement patterns for testing location feat... simulator_memory_warning Trigger a simulated memory warning. Apps will receive didReceiveMemoryWarning and can be tested for proper memory cleanup. simulator_navigate_back Navigate back in the current app. Sends Cmd+[ (standard back navigation). Works in Safari and apps with standard UINavigationController. Workaround... simulator_record_video Start recording the simulator screen to a video file. Use simulator_stop_recording to stop. Supports H.264 and HEVC codecs. simulator_stop_recording Stop an active video recording and save the file. simulator_stream_logs 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. simulator_trigger_siri Invoke Siri on the simulator. Use simulator_type_text to enter a query if text input is available. simulator_wait_for_element Wait for an accessibility element to appear on screen. Polls until the element matching your criteria (label, role, or text) appears, or times out.... The Preflight Ios MCP server exposes 82 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.
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