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FlowDeck provides a comprehensive set of commands accessible through the Command Palette (⌘⇧P). Here’s a complete reference of all available commands.

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Getting Started

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Show Welcome PageOpen the FlowDeck welcome page with quick links
FlowDeck: Select Xcode workspaceChoose workspace containing your Xcode project

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Build Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: BuildBuild the current scheme
FlowDeck: Build & RunBuild and launch the app
FlowDeck: Run Without BuildingLaunch without rebuilding
FlowDeck: CleanClean build artifacts
FlowDeck: TestRun tests for current scheme
FlowDeck: Build for testingBuild test targets without running
FlowDeck: Resolve dependenciesResolve package dependencies
FlowDeck: Select build configurationChoose Debug/Release configuration
FlowDeck: Set schemeSelect the active build scheme
FlowDeck: Diagnose Build setupTroubleshoot build configuration issues

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Xcode Project Generation/Management

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Create New ProjectCreate a new Xcode project from templates
FlowDeck: Refresh ProjectRefresh XcodeGen project configuration

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Simulator Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Open simulatorLaunch the Simulator app
FlowDeck: Start simulatorBoot selected simulator
FlowDeck: Stop simulatorShutdown running simulator
FlowDeck: Remove simulator cacheClear simulator caches
FlowDeck: Refresh simulators listUpdate available simulators

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Device & Destination Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Select destinationChoose simulator or device as build target
FlowDeck: Select destination for testingChoose test destination
FlowDeck: Remove recent destinationClear from recent destinations list
FlowDeck: Refresh devices listUpdate connected devices

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Testing Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Select configuration for testingChoose test configuration
FlowDeck: Diagnose Test DiscoveryTroubleshoot test discovery issues
FlowDeck: Open Test FileOpen source file for selected test

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Build Optimizer Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Install Build OptimizerInstall the build optimization helper
FlowDeck: Uninstall Build OptimizerRemove build optimizer
FlowDeck: Check Xcode Optimizer StatusVerify optimizer installation
FlowDeck: Diagnose Build OptimizerRun diagnostic tests
FlowDeck: Show Build Optimizer LogsView optimizer logs
FlowDeck: Repair Build Optimizer InstallationFix installation issues

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LSP & Indexing Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Toggle Background LSP BuildsEnable/disable auto-indexing
FlowDeck: Show Background LSP Build StatusDisplay indexing status
FlowDeck: Show Compile Command for Current FileView build command
FlowDeck: Quick Build for LSP UpdateFast rebuild for code intelligence

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System & Troubleshooting Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Reset Extension CacheClear FlowDeck’s cached data
FlowDeck: Open XcodeLaunch Xcode app
FlowDeck: Reinstall All ToolsReinstall FlowDeck dependencies
FlowDeck: Test Error ReportingTest error reporting system

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Debugging Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Get app path for debuggingGet built app path for LLDB

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View Commands

CommandDescription
FlowDeck: Refresh viewRefresh the FlowDeck panel

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Default Keyboard Shortcuts

FlowDeck doesn’t define default keyboard shortcuts for most commands to avoid conflicts. However, you can easily add your own. 
{
  "key": "cmd+b",
  "command": "flowdeck.build.build"
},
{
  "key": "cmd+r",
  "command": "flowdeck.build.launch"
},
{
  "key": "cmd+shift+k",
  "command": "flowdeck.build.clean"
},
{
  "key": "cmd+u",
  "command": "flowdeck.build.test"
}

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Using Commands

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Command Palette

  1. Press ⌘⇧P to open the Command Palette
  2. Type “FlowDeck” to see all available commands
  3. Select the command you want to run

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FlowDeck Panel

The FlowDeck panel in the Activity Bar provides quick access to:
  • Build and run buttons
  • Scheme selection
  • Destination management
  • Test explorer integration

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Context Menus

Right-click actions are available in:
  • FlowDeck panel items
  • Editor context menu (when in Swift files)
  • Explorer file context menu

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Tips

  • Fuzzy Search - Type partial command names in the Command Palette
  • Recent Commands - Recently used commands appear at the top
  • Quick Access - Pin frequently used commands to the Activity Bar
  • Custom Keybindings - Assign shortcuts via Keyboard Shortcuts (⌘K ⌘S)
Some commands may not be available depending on your project type, selected device, or current context.