ref: Migrate next-steps to manifest-driven templates

NEXT_STEPS_MIGRATION_TODO.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+# Next Steps Migration TODO
+
+Generated: 2026-02-11 19:12:27 UTC
+
+## Remaining tool files with inline nextSteps
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/debugging/debug_attach_sim.ts:148
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/device/get_device_app_path.ts:140
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/device/launch_app_device.ts:135
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/device/list_devices.ts:391
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/logging/start_device_log_cap.ts:665
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/logging/start_sim_log_cap.ts:81
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/macos/get_mac_app_path.ts:167
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/get_app_bundle_id.ts:91
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/get_mac_bundle_id.ts:88
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/list_schemes.ts:83
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-discovery/show_build_settings.ts:88
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-scaffolding/scaffold_ios_project.ts:366
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/project-scaffolding/scaffold_macos_project.ts:340
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/boot_sim.ts:69
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/build_run_sim.ts:486
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/get_sim_app_path.ts:244
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/install_app_sim.ts:93
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/launch_app_logs_sim.ts:100
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/launch_app_sim.ts:127
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/list_sims.ts:196
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/open_sim.ts:42
+- [x] src/mcp/tools/simulator/record_sim_video.ts:130

docs/TOOLS-CLI.md

@@ -189,4 +189,4 @@ XcodeBuildMCP provides 73 canonical tools organized into 13 workflow groups.
 
 ---
 
-*This documentation is automatically generated by `scripts/update-tools-docs.ts` from the tools manifest. Last updated: 2026-02-16T21:53:02.251Z UTC*
+*This documentation is automatically generated by `scripts/update-tools-docs.ts` from the tools manifest. Last updated: 2026-02-17T14:53:05.834Z UTC*

docs/TOOLS.md

@@ -204,4 +204,4 @@ This document lists MCP tool names as exposed to MCP clients. XcodeBuildMCP prov
 
 ---
 
-*This documentation is automatically generated by `scripts/update-tools-docs.ts` from the tools manifest. Last updated: 2026-02-16T21:53:02.251Z UTC*
+*This documentation is automatically generated by `scripts/update-tools-docs.ts` from the tools manifest. Last updated: 2026-02-17T14:53:05.834Z UTC*

docs/dev/ARCHITECTURE.md

@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ Not all parts are required for every tool. For example, `swift_package_build` ha
 
 ### Testing Principles
 
-XcodeBuildMCP uses a strict **Dependency Injection (DI)** pattern for testing, which completely bans the use of traditional mocking libraries like Vitest's `vi.mock` or `vi.fn`. This ensures that tests are robust, maintainable, and verify the actual integration between components.
+XcodeBuildMCP uses a **Dependency Injection (DI)** pattern for testing external boundaries (command execution, filesystem, and other side effects). Vitest mocking libraries (`vi.mock`, `vi.fn`, etc.) are acceptable for internal collaborators when needed. This keeps tests robust while preserving deterministic behavior at external boundaries.
 
 For detailed guidelines, see the [Testing Guide](TESTING.md).
 

docs/dev/CODE_QUALITY.md

@@ -61,9 +61,9 @@ XcodeBuildMCP enforces several architectural patterns that cannot be expressed t
 - Logic functions accepting `executor?: CommandExecutor` parameter
 
 ❌ **Forbidden**:
-- Direct use of `vi.mock()`, `vi.fn()`, or any Vitest mocking
 - Direct calls to `execSync`, `spawn`, or `exec` in production code
 - Testing handler functions directly
+- Real external side effects in unit tests (xcodebuild/xcrun/filesystem writes outside mocks)
 
 ### 2. Handler Signature Compliance
 
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ The pattern checker enforces XcodeBuildMCP-specific architectural rules:
 node scripts/check-code-patterns.js
 
 # Check specific pattern type
-node scripts/check-code-patterns.js --pattern=vitest
+node scripts/check-code-patterns.js
 node scripts/check-code-patterns.js --pattern=execsync
 node scripts/check-code-patterns.js --pattern=handler
 node scripts/check-code-patterns.js --pattern=handler-testing
@@ -172,12 +172,11 @@ npm run tools:all
 
 The pattern checker identifies the following violations:
 
-### 1. Vitest Mocking Violations
-
-**What**: Any use of Vitest mocking functions
-**Why**: Breaks dependency injection architecture
-**Fix**: Use `createMockExecutor()` instead
+### 1. External-Boundary Mocking Violations
 
+**What**: Tests that mock external side effects without injected executors/filesystem dependencies
+**Why**: Breaks deterministic external-boundary testing
+**Fix**: Use `createMockExecutor()` / `createMockFileSystemExecutor()` for external dependencies
 ### 2. ExecSync Violations
 
 **What**: Direct use of Node.js child_process functions in production code
@@ -251,7 +250,7 @@ node scripts/check-code-patterns.js  # Check architectural compliance
 ### 3. Writing Tests
 
 1. Import the logic function, not the default export
-2. Use `createMockExecutor()` for mocking
+2. Use `createMockExecutor()` / `createMockFileSystemExecutor()` for external side effects
 3. Test three dimensions: validation, command generation, output processing
 4. Never test handlers directly
 

docs/dev/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@ Before making changes, please familiarize yourself with:
 All contributions must adhere to the testing standards outlined in the [**XcodeBuildMCP Plugin Testing Guidelines (TESTING.md)**](TESTING.md). This is the canonical source of truth for all testing practices.
 
 **Key Principles (Summary):**
-- **No Vitest Mocking**: All forms of `vi.mock`, `vi.fn`, `vi.spyOn`, etc., are strictly forbidden.
-- **Dependency Injection**: All external dependencies (command execution, file system access) must be injected into tool logic functions using the `CommandExecutor` and `FileSystemExecutor` patterns.
+- **Dependency Injection for External Boundaries**: All external dependencies (command execution, file system access) must be injected into tool logic functions using the `CommandExecutor` and `FileSystemExecutor` patterns.
+- **Internal Mocking Is Allowed**: Vitest mocking (`vi.mock`, `vi.fn`, `vi.spyOn`, etc.) is acceptable for internal modules/collaborators.
 - **Test Production Code**: Tests must import and execute the actual tool logic, not mock implementations.
 - **Comprehensive Coverage**: Tests must cover input validation, command generation, and output processing.
 

docs/dev/TESTING.md

@@ -18,53 +18,40 @@ This document provides comprehensive testing guidelines for XcodeBuildMCP plugin
 
 ## Testing Philosophy
 
-### 🚨 CRITICAL: No Vitest Mocking Allowed
-
-### ABSOLUTE RULE: ALL VITEST MOCKING IS COMPLETELY BANNED
-
-### FORBIDDEN PATTERNS (will cause immediate test failure):
-
-#### Vitest Mocking (COMPLETELY BANNED):
-- `vi.mock()` - BANNED
-- `vi.fn()` - BANNED  
-- `vi.mocked()` - BANNED
-- `vi.spyOn()` - BANNED
-- `.mockResolvedValue()` - BANNED
-- `.mockRejectedValue()` - BANNED
-- `.mockReturnValue()` - BANNED
-- `.mockImplementation()` - BANNED
-- `.toHaveBeenCalled()` - BANNED
-- `.toHaveBeenCalledWith()` - BANNED
-- `MockedFunction` type - BANNED
-
-#### Manual Mock Implementations (BANNED - use our utilities instead):
-- `const mockExecutor = async (...) => { ... }` - Use `createMockExecutor()` instead
-- `const mockFsDeps = { readFile: async () => ... }` - Use `createMockFileSystemExecutor()` instead
-- `const mockServer = { ... }` - Refactor to use dependency injection pattern
-- Any manual async function implementations for mocking behavior
-
-### ONLY ALLOWED MOCKING:
-- `createMockExecutor({ success: true, output: 'result' })` - command execution
-- `createMockFileSystemExecutor({ readFile: async () => 'content' })` - file system operations
+### 🚨 CRITICAL: External Dependency Mocking Rules
+
+### ABSOLUTE RULE: External side effects must use dependency injection utilities
+
+### Use dependency-injection mocks for EXTERNAL dependencies:
+- `createMockExecutor()` / `createNoopExecutor()` for command execution (`xcrun`, `xcodebuild`, AXe, etc.)
+- `createMockFileSystemExecutor()` / `createNoopFileSystemExecutor()` for file system interactions
+
+### Internal mocking guidance:
+- Vitest mocking (`vi.fn`, `vi.mock`, `vi.spyOn`, `.mockResolvedValue`, etc.) is allowed for internal modules and in-memory collaborators
+- Prefer straightforward, readable test doubles over over-engineered mocks
+
+### Still forbidden:
+- Hitting real external systems in unit tests (real `xcodebuild`, `xcrun`, AXe, filesystem writes/reads outside test harness)
+- Bypassing dependency injection for external effects
 
 ### OUR CORE PRINCIPLE
 
-**Simple Rule**: No mocking other than `createMockExecutor()` and `createMockFileSystemExecutor()` (and their noop variants).
+**Simple Rule**: Use dependency-injection mock executors for external boundaries; use Vitest mocking only for internal behavior.
 
 **Why This Rule Exists**:
-1. **Consistency**: All tests use the same mocking utilities, making them predictable and maintainable
-2. **Reliability**: Our utilities are thoroughly tested and handle edge cases properly
-3. **Architectural Enforcement**: Prevents bypassing our dependency injection patterns
-4. **Simplicity**: One clear rule instead of complex guidelines about what mocking is acceptable
+1. **Reliability**: External side effects stay deterministic and hermetic
+2. **Clarity**: Internal collaboration assertions remain concise and readable
+3. **Architectural Enforcement**: External boundaries are explicit in tool logic signatures
+4. **Maintainability**: Tests fail for behavior regressions, not incidental environment differences
 
 ### Integration Testing with Dependency Injection
 
-XcodeBuildMCP follows a **pure dependency injection** testing philosophy that eliminates vitest mocking:
+XcodeBuildMCP follows a dependency-injection testing philosophy for external boundaries:
 
 - ✅ **Test plugin interfaces** (public API contracts)
 - ✅ **Test integration flows** (plugin → utilities → external tools)
-- ✅ **Use dependency injection** with createMockExecutor()
-- ❌ **Never mock vitest functions** (vi.mock, vi.fn, etc.)
+- ✅ **Use dependency injection** with createMockExecutor()/createMockFileSystemExecutor() for external dependencies
+- ✅ **Use Vitest mocking when needed** for internal modules and collaborators
 
 ### Benefits
 
@@ -76,7 +63,7 @@ XcodeBuildMCP follows a **pure dependency injection** testing philosophy that el
 
 ### Automated Violation Checking
 
-To enforce the no-mocking policy, the project includes a script that automatically checks for banned testing patterns.
+To enforce external-boundary testing policy, the project includes a script that checks for architectural test-pattern violations.
 
 ```bash
 # Run the script to check for violations
@@ -91,7 +78,7 @@ This script is part of the standard development workflow and should be run befor
 - Manual mock executors: `const mockExecutor = async (...) => { ... }`
 - Manual filesystem mocks: `const mockFsDeps = { readFile: async () => ... }`
 - Manual server mocks: `const mockServer = { ... }`
-- Vitest mocking patterns: `vi.mock()`, `vi.fn()`, etc.
+- External side-effect patterns that bypass injected executors/filesystem dependencies
 
 #### ❌ FALSE POSITIVES (should NOT be flagged):
 - Test data tracking: `commandCalls.push({ ... })` - This is just collecting test data, not mocking behavior
@@ -118,7 +105,7 @@ Test → Plugin Handler → utilities → [DEPENDENCY INJECTION] createMockExecu
 ### What Gets Mocked
 - Command execution via `createMockExecutor()`
 - File system operations via `createMockFileSystemExecutor()`
-- Nothing else - all vitest mocking is banned
+- Internal modules can use Vitest mocks where appropriate
 
 ## Dependency Injection Strategy
 
@@ -359,8 +346,8 @@ describe('simulator-project re-exports', () => {
 import { vi, describe, it, expect, beforeEach } from 'vitest';
 import { z } from 'zod';
 
-// CRITICAL: NO VITEST MOCKING ALLOWED
-// Import ONLY what you need - no mock setup
+// Use dependency-injection mocks for external boundaries.
+// Vitest mocks are acceptable for internal collaborators when needed.
 
 import tool from '../tool_name.ts';
 import { createMockExecutor } from '../../utils/command.js';
@@ -1266,8 +1253,8 @@ npm run test:coverage -- src/plugins/simulator-workspace/
 ### Validation Scripts
 
 ```bash
-# Check for vitest mocking violations
-node scripts/check-code-patterns.js --pattern=vitest
+# Check for architectural pattern violations
+node scripts/check-code-patterns.js
 
 # Check dependency injection compliance
 node scripts/audit-dependency-container.js
@@ -1278,12 +1265,12 @@ node scripts/audit-dependency-container.js
 ## Best Practices Summary
 
 1. **Dependency injection**: Always use createMockExecutor() and createMockFileSystemExecutor()
-2. **No vitest mocking**: All vi.mock, vi.fn, etc. patterns are banned
+2. **External boundaries via DI**: mock command execution/filesystem with injected executors
 3. **Three dimensions**: Test input validation, command execution, and output processing
 4. **Literal expectations**: Use exact strings in assertions to catch regressions
 5. **Performance**: Ensure fast execution through proper mocking
 6. **Coverage**: Aim for 95%+ with focus on error paths
 7. **Consistency**: Follow standard patterns across all plugin tests
 8. **Test safety**: Default executors prevent accidental real system calls
 
-This testing strategy ensures robust, maintainable tests that provide confidence in plugin functionality while remaining resilient to implementation changes and completely eliminating vitest mocking dependencies.
+This testing strategy ensures robust, maintainable tests that provide confidence in plugin functionality while remaining resilient to implementation changes and keeping external boundaries deterministic.

manifests/tools/boot_sim.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,19 @@ description: Boot iOS simulator.
 annotations:
   title: Boot Simulator
   destructiveHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Open the Simulator app (makes it visible)
+    toolId: open_sim
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Install an app
+    toolId: install_app_sim
+    params:
+      simulatorId: SIMULATOR_UUID
+      appPath: PATH_TO_YOUR_APP
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Launch an app
+    toolId: launch_app_sim
+    params:
+      simulatorId: SIMULATOR_UUID
+      bundleId: YOUR_APP_BUNDLE_ID
+    priority: 3

manifests/tools/build_run_sim.yaml

@@ -9,3 +9,13 @@ predicates:
 annotations:
   title: Build Run Simulator
   destructiveHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Capture structured logs (app continues running)
+    toolId: start_sim_log_cap
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Capture console + structured logs (app restarts)
+    toolId: start_sim_log_cap
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Launch app with logs in one step
+    toolId: launch_app_logs_sim
+    priority: 3

manifests/tools/debug_attach_sim.yaml

@@ -6,3 +6,13 @@ names:
 description: Attach LLDB to sim app.
 routing:
   stateful: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Add a breakpoint
+    toolId: debug_breakpoint_add
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Continue execution
+    toolId: debug_continue
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Show call stack
+    toolId: debug_stack
+    priority: 3

manifests/tools/get_app_bundle_id.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,16 @@ description: Extract bundle id from .app.
 annotations:
   title: Get App Bundle ID
   readOnlyHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Install on simulator
+    toolId: install_app_sim
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Launch on simulator
+    toolId: launch_app_sim
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Install on device
+    toolId: install_app_device
+    priority: 3
+  - label: Launch on device
+    toolId: launch_app_device
+    priority: 4

manifests/tools/get_device_app_path.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,13 @@ description: Get device built app path.
 annotations:
   title: Get Device App Path
   readOnlyHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Get bundle ID
+    toolId: get_app_bundle_id
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Install app on device
+    toolId: install_app_device
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Launch app on device
+    toolId: launch_app_device
+    priority: 3

manifests/tools/get_mac_app_path.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,10 @@ description: Get macOS built app path.
 annotations:
   title: Get macOS App Path
   readOnlyHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Get bundle ID
+    toolId: get_mac_bundle_id
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Launch app
+    toolId: launch_mac_app
+    priority: 2

manifests/tools/get_mac_bundle_id.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,10 @@ description: Extract bundle id from macOS .app.
 annotations:
   title: Get Mac Bundle ID
   readOnlyHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Launch the app
+    toolId: launch_mac_app
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Build again
+    toolId: build_macos
+    priority: 2

manifests/tools/get_sim_app_path.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,16 @@ description: Get sim built app path.
 annotations:
   title: Get Simulator App Path
   readOnlyHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Get bundle ID
+    toolId: get_app_bundle_id
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Boot simulator
+    toolId: boot_sim
+    priority: 2
+  - label: Install app
+    toolId: install_app_sim
+    priority: 3
+  - label: Launch app
+    toolId: launch_app_sim
+    priority: 4

manifests/tools/install_app_sim.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,10 @@ description: Install app on sim.
 annotations:
   title: Install App Simulator
   destructiveHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Open the Simulator app
+    toolId: open_sim
+    priority: 1
+  - label: Launch the app
+    toolId: launch_app_sim
+    priority: 2

manifests/tools/launch_app_device.yaml

@@ -7,3 +7,7 @@ description: Launch app on device.
 annotations:
   title: Launch App Device
   destructiveHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Stop the app
+    toolId: stop_app_device
+    priority: 1

manifests/tools/launch_app_logs_sim.yaml

@@ -9,3 +9,7 @@ routing:
 annotations:
   title: Launch App Logs Simulator
   destructiveHint: true
+nextSteps:
+  - label: Stop capture and retrieve logs
+    toolId: stop_sim_log_cap
+    priority: 1