The short version
A command-line tool for booting virtual iPhones with Apple's virtualization stack.
From the HackerLinks archive
vphone-cli
A command-line tool for booting virtual iPhones with Apple's virtualization stack.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-30
Last seen:2026-08-30
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A regular user praised it for app testing and highlighted agent control through vphone-mcp.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-30
“Fantastic project, I use it regularly to test apps and there is a vphone-mcp which allows agents to control it, take screenshots and navigate the UI!”
thomc · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Boot a Virtual iPhone via Apple's Virtualization.framework