iOS Dev Tools: MachScope, SwiftFindRefs, HealthKit Data Generator
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MachScope
A native macOS binary analysis tool providing Mach-O parsing, ARM64 disassembly, and process debugging. Built entirely in Swift with zero external dependencies.
Why you will like it:
No dependencies, easy to build and embed.
Built for Apple Silicon, understands PAC instructions.
Parse + Disassemble + Debug in one tool.
Use standalone or integrate into your Swift projects.
319+ tests with comprehensive error handling.
SwiftFindRefs
SwiftFindRefs is a macOS Swift CLI that resolves a project’s DerivedData, reads Xcode’s IndexStore, and reports every file referencing a chosen symbol, with optional verbose tracing for diagnostics.
Why you will like it:
Locates every file in your Xcode DerivedData index referencing a chosen symbol.
Automatically removes unnecessary
@testable importstatements from your test files.
HealthKit Data Generator
Swift Package for generating realistic HealthKit data with AI-powered natural language processing, custom profiles, and flexible configuration options for iOS development and testing.
Why you will like it:
Create realistic sample health data for testing.
Export HealthKit data to JSON format with flexible configuration.
Import health data from JSON profiles into HealthKit.
Seed HealthKit with realistic data in minutes.
Perfect for screenshots, demos, UI tests, and QA.
AI-powered configs: “Create 2 weeks of marathon training” → ready-to-use samples.
Ahsk
Ahsk puts AI in every Mac app. The native menu bar companion lets you select text, speak, or capture screenshots to ask, translate, rewrite, and analyze without breaking focus.
YapYap
YapYap lets you post instantly to X and LinkedIn without timelines, distractions, or overthinking, so you can share ideas quickly and naturally.
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This is great ✅😄 The secret weapon isn’t the tools, it’s the time-to-adopt. Most dev tools fail because the first 5 minutes feel like setup tax.
The “zero dependencies / CLI / seed data in minutes” angle is exactly what makes these stick. It creates a tiny win fast, and that’s what turns curiosity into habit 👌✅
Quick 20-min test: add a “first win” line under each tool: “Run this command → get this output”
It removes hesitation and boosts actual usage.