FlowDeck is a development extension that integrates core iOS and macOS workflows directly into VS Code (and Cursor). Rather than toggling between your AI coding assistant and Xcode, FlowDeck allows you to write, build, test, and debug your Swift projects without leaving your editor. It provides Swift IntelliSense, device/simulator build support, test runners, and logging, offering a unified, streamlined environment for app development. The result is faster iteration, fewer context switches, and a smoother development flow.

• Code intelligence: Real‑time autocomplete, symbol navigation, and suggestions powered by SourceKit LSP.
• Build, run and deploy: Build and run existing Xcode projects from within VS Code (or Cursor/Windsurf).
• Device & simulator support: Deploy and test on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, as well as simulators.
• Debugging: Set breakpoints, inspect variables, and step through code in real time.
• Test runner: Run and manage unit and UI tests (e.g. XCTest) right from the editor.
• OSLog integration: Stream, filter, and search logs from simulator or device directly in VS Code.
• Build optimizer: Intelligent build caching and management to speed up build times.
• Swift Package management: View, resolve, update, and reset Swift packages in one place.

• Streamlined workflow::It lets you build, debug, test, and run iOS/macOS projects entirely within VS Code or Cursor, eliminating the need for constant switching to Xcode.
• Faster builds: Intelligent build caching speeds up compile times.
• Powerful debugging: Full CodeLLDB integration supports breakpoints, variable inspection, thread management, and more.
• Device & simulator support: Deploy and test apps on both physical devices and simulators directly from your editor.
• Testing tools: Built-in test runner for XCTest lets you run and manage unit and UI tests from VS Code.
• Log management: OSLog integration makes it easy to stream, filter, and search logs without leaving the editor.
• Modern project scaffolding: Supports Tuist and XcodeGen to generate and maintain complex projects.
• Dependency management: You can resolve, update, or reset Swift Package Manager dependencies from within the editor.

• Mac‑only: Requires macOS (13.0+), so you can’t use it on Windows or Linux.
• Xcode dependency: FlowDeck still relies on Xcode being installed for builds and deployment.
• Limited editor support: Only works with VS Code (or Cursor / Windsurf), not with other IDEs like Xcode or JetBrains.

• Independent iOS/macOS developers: Ideal for solo developers who like coding in VS Code but still need full Apple‑platform tooling.
• Cross‑platform teams: Teams that standardize on VS Code but include macOS/iOS development in their workflow.
• Test‑driven developers: Developers who write lots of XCTest-based tests and want to run them seamlessly from their editor.
• Open‑source contributors: People contributing to Swift projects (library or app) who prefer a lightweight editor environment.
• DevOps / CI engineers: Engineers who are writing build scripts or integrating with Apple-platform CI can use FlowDeck to get build and test visibility directly in VS Code.
• Project generators / architects: Those using Tuist or XcodeGen to manage large, modular codebases will benefit from FlowDeck’s integration.