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node-idevice: iOS App Management

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library 0.1.6 ·javascript abandoned
verified Jun 17, 2026

node-idevice is a Node.js wrapper for the `ideviceinstaller` command-line utility, designed to programmatically manage applications on iOS devices. It allows developers to install, remove, and list applications on a connected physical iOS device. The current stable version is `0.1.6`, published in 2017, indicating it is likely abandoned and no longer actively maintained. Its release cadence was irregular prior to cessation of development. A key differentiator is its ability to integrate iOS app management directly into Node.js workflows, such as CI/CD pipelines or automated testing setups, leveraging the robust `libimobiledevice` ecosystem. However, it relies heavily on the `ideviceinstaller` binary being pre-installed on the host system, typically via Homebrew, and exclusively uses a callback-based API, predating modern async/await patterns.

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