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SnapSim v1.1.0 - Auto-Open & Launch at Login

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@emrdgrmnci emrdgrmnci released this 14 Dec 18:10

🎉 What's New

✨ Auto-Open When Simulator Launches

SnapSim can now automatically activate and bring itself to the front when you launch Xcode Simulator. Perfect for seamless workflow integration!

How to enable:

  1. Click the SnapSim menu bar icon (📱)
  2. Check "Open SnapSim when Simulator opens"
  3. Launch Simulator - SnapSim will automatically activate!

🚀 Launch at Login

Start SnapSim automatically when you log in to your Mac. No need to remember to launch it manually!

How to enable:

  1. Click the SnapSim menu bar icon (📱)
  2. Check "Launch at Login"
  3. Log out and log back in - SnapSim will start automatically!

🐛 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed crash when enabling Launch at Login with an empty login items list
  • Improved compatibility with macOS login items management
  • Fixed type conversion issues with CoreServices APIs

📋 Technical Details

  • Updated to use proper LSSharedFileList API handling
  • Added NSWorkspace notification monitoring for Simulator app launches
  • Improved error handling and user feedback

🔄 Upgrading from v1.0.0

Simply download the new version and replace the old app. Your settings will be preserved.

📝 Full Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for complete details.


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SnapSim v1.0.0 - Hide iOS Simulator with One Keystroke

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@emrdgrmnci emrdgrmnci released this 29 Nov 16:52

🎉 SnapSim v1.0.0 - Initial Release

A lightweight macOS menu bar app that lets you instantly hide and restore iOS Simulator windows with a keyboard shortcut.

✨ Features

  • 🎯 Quick Toggle - Hide/show simulator with ⌘] keyboard shortcut
  • 🎨 Clean UI - Minimal floating button appears when simulator is hidden
  • 🚀 Fast & Lightweight - Native macOS app with zero dependencies
  • 📐 Works with Any Size - Supports all simulator sizes (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • 🔄 Auto-Center - Restores simulator to center of screen
  • 🌙 Menu Bar Integration - Lives quietly in your menu bar

📦 Installation

Choose one:

Option 1: DMG Installer (Recommended)

  1. Download SnapSim-v1.0.0.dmg below
  2. Open the DMG file
  3. Drag SnapSim.app to the Applications folder
  4. Eject the DMG
  5. Open SnapSim from Applications

Option 2: ZIP File

  1. Download SnapSim-v1.0.0.zip below
  2. Unzip and move SnapSim.app to your /Applications folder
  3. Open SnapSim from Applications

⚙️ Requirements

  • macOS 11.0 or later
  • Accessibility permissions (you'll be prompted on first launch)

🎬 How It Works

  1. Open iOS Simulator
  2. Press ⌘] to hide it to the bottom-left corner
  3. A floating button appears - click it or press ⌘] again to restore

🐛 Known Issues

None yet! Please report any issues you find.

📝 What's Next?

Check out the roadmap for planned features:

  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Multiple hide positions
  • Hide animations
  • And more!

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md


Full Changelog: https://github.com/emrdgrmnci/SnapSim/commits/v1.0.0

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