Commands for controlling simulator state.
flowdeck simulator boot
Boot a simulator so it is ready to run apps. The argument accepts either a simulator UDID or a simulator name (matched against flowdeck simulator list).
Options
flowdeck simulator shutdown
Shutdown a running simulator. The argument accepts either a simulator UDID or a simulator name.
Options
flowdeck simulator open
Open Simulator.app.
Options
flowdeck simulator launch
Launch an already-installed app on a booted simulator by bundle identifier. Useful for opening system apps (such as Calendar or Contacts) or any app that is already installed on the simulator, without going through flowdeck run. The simulator must be booted first.
Options
JSON Output
With --json, simulator launch reports the bundle identifier, resolved UDID, and the launched process id:
simulator launch only starts apps that are already installed on the simulator. To build, install, and launch your own app in one step, use flowdeck run instead.