XcodesOrg / XcodesOrg/XcodesApp
Automatically download optional simulators
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- Dominant language
- Swift
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Description
A big advantage for me of Xcodes is when the betas are released I can set them downloading and then when I start work get straight to it.
Since Xcode 14 apple no longer include all the simulators with Xcode. I get why they do this, but it's still frustrating on first run, especially during beta season.
It would be amazing if I in Xcodes I could choose which extra sims I need (in my case, just watchOS) and then Xcodes could somehow always download them as part of their process.
Then as soon as Xcodes says it's done I'm ready to go :) I appreciate that this is a long shot, but I'm sure I'm not the only one frustrated by this.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by inspecting how Xcodes handles Xcode installation and user settings, then determine how optional simulator selection and downloading fit that flow. Done means users can choose extra simulators, including watchOS, and they are downloaded as part of the existing process.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- macos, swift
- Domain
- desktop, tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100