An AI-friendly iOS/iPadOS automation testing tool built on XCUITest, but more than a testing tool: agents like Codex, Claude Code, Hermes, OpenClaw and Minis can operate your iPhone or iPad wirelessly through an encrypted JSON-RPC 2.0 API (tap, type, read the screen, launch apps, and more).
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
iCTRL gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 393. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 393 stars a year. It ranks #445 among Swift repositories and #10,014 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
iCTRL is an open-source project written in Swift: An AI-friendly iOS/iPadOS automation testing tool built on XCUITest, but more than a testing tool: agents like Codex, Claude Code, Hermes, OpenClaw and Minis can operate your iPhone or iPad wirelessly through an encrypted JSON-RPC 2.0 API (tap, type, read the screen, launch apps, and more).
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Swift. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/OpenMinis/iCTRL.git
cd iCTRL⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
iCTRL coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed iCTRL into Swift backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install iCTRL using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/OpenMinis/iCTRL.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for iCTRL.
Import iCTRL into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `iCTRL --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
OpenMinis/iCTRL is currently ranked #10,014 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #10,014 | OpenMinis/iCTRL This Project | Swift | ★ 393 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does iCTRL do? +
An AI-friendly iOS/iPadOS automation testing tool built on XCUITest, but more than a testing tool: agents like Codex, Claude Code, Hermes, OpenClaw and Minis can operate your iPhone or iPad wirelessly through an encrypted JSON-RPC 2.0 API (tap, type, read the screen, launch apps, and more).
What language is iCTRL written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: software.
Is iCTRL actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 13, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does iCTRL have? +
iCTRL has 393 stars and 37 forks on GitHub.
How does iCTRL rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 393 stars, OpenMinis/iCTRL is ranked #10,014 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #445 among Swift projects.
What license is iCTRL distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
