Stop switching to Xcode just to hit
Build.

Ship without leaving Cursor. Or your terminal. Or let AI do it for you. FlowDeck keeps you in the flow.

Cursor Cursor Extension
7 days free, then $29/year Free
Terminal

You work from the terminal now. Your editor has better AI. But Xcode still breaks your flow.

Not anymore.

FlowDeck CLI

Terminal-first development for Apple Developers.

TUI / Interactive Mode

B builds. R runs. K cleans. One keypress. No Xcode.

Real-time Log Streaming

OSLog in your terminal. See what broke without switching windows.

Simulator & Device Management

iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS. Boot, reset, screenshot. One command.

JSON Output

xcodebuild output is chaos. This isn't. Your CI parses it. Your AI fixes it.

Package Management & More

SPM, provisioning, project discovery. No more "let me just open Xcode." Gone.

FlowDeck CLI
Read the docs

Claude Code & Codex ❤️ FlowDeck CLI

Built for agents, not just humans.

  • One tool instead of Apple's fragmented CLIs
  • Structured JSON instead of xcodebuild's wall of text
  • Direct CLI access. No MCP servers, no wasted tokens
  • Real-time log streaming. Agents see what breaks
  • Skills & plugins for Claude Code, Codex & OpenCode
  • Agent UI Automation Coming soon

Your AI writes the code. FlowDeck closes the loop.

FlowDeck for Cursor

Full IDE experience without Xcode.

Full Xcode Alternative

Open your Xcode projects. Build, run, test. All from Cursor.

Swift Intellisense

Autocomplete, go-to-definition, find references. SourceKit-LSP for Xcode projects.

LLDB Debugging

Real breakpoints. Real variable inspection. Not print statements.

Test Explorer

Run one test or all of them. Results inline. Click to jump.

Simulator Sidebar

Boot, stop, switch. Without leaving your editor.

FlowDeck Extension
Read the docs

Works on Cursor, Antigravity, Windsurf and all VSCode editors.

Choose Your Path

Recommended

FlowDeck CLI

$29 /year

Early adopter pricing · Ends January 15

7-day free trial · No credit card

  • Interactive mode (TUI) with single-key shortcuts
  • Build, run, test, clean
  • Simulator and device management
  • Log streaming
  • JSON output for CI/CD and AI agents
  • Works with any editor. Or none

FlowDeck IDE

Free

VS Code and Cursor extension

  • Build, run, test, clean
  • LLDB debugging
  • Test Explorer integration
  • Simulator management
  • SourceKit-LSP code intelligence
  • Swift Package Manager
Cursor Add to Cursor VS Code Add to VS Code

Before you @ us on Twitter...

Yes, We Know

You still need Xcode installed. You just don't need to open it.

FlowDeck uses xcodebuild, simulators, and SDKs under the hood.

We didn't replace Xcode. We just made it so you never have to look at it again.

And honestly? That's the dream.

Before you say "I can build that myself"...

Yes, We Also Know

You could stitch this together yourself. 48 open source projects. 102 config files. Mass ChatGPT and SO threads. We'll wait.

Or you can use one command or a single click

Join the Community

Share workflows, get help, shape what comes next.

Get help from the developer directly. Share feedback and feature ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need Xcode installed?

Yes. FlowDeck uses xcodebuild under the hood. Xcode must be installed, but you won't need to open it.

What macOS and Xcode versions are supported?

macOS 13+, Xcode 15+ (16+ recommended).

How does licensing work?

7-day free trial starts automatically when you install. No credit card required. After trial, $29/year. License works on 2 machines.

Is my code private?

Yes. Everything runs locally. Your code never leaves your machine.

What's the difference between Extension and CLI?

The Extension is for hands-on development in Cursor/VS Code: build, debug, test with a GUI. The CLI is for terminal-first workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or AI agents. Use either or both.

Do I need both?

No. They work independently. Start with the free Cursor Extension for GUI-based development. Add the CLI for terminal workflows, CI/CD, or AI agent integration.

Can I use the CLI without the extension?

Yes. The CLI is standalone. No extension required.

Why not just use xcodebuild?

You can. FlowDeck doesn't replace Apple's toolchain; it standardizes how you interact with it. Workflow-level commands instead of flags. Structured results instead of text parsing. Same execution semantics whether you're in terminal, CI, or an automation tool.

How much does the CLI cost?

$29/year early adopter price (regularly $99). Annual license includes all updates and priority support. 7-day free trial. See pricing.

When do I need a Business license?

If your team needs centralized billing and admin controls. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Does it work with my AI subscription?

Yes. FlowDeck works alongside Claude, Cursor, Copilot, ChatGPT, or any AI assistant you already use. No changes to your existing subscriptions.

Start Building with the CLI

FlowDeck CLI. 7-day trial. No credit card required.

curl -sSL https://flowdeck.studio/install.sh | sh

Or get the free extension