Donny Wals • 4/17/2026

How I use FlowDeck to let my AI agent build and run my apps

This article explains how the author integrated FlowDeck into their iOS development workflow to let their AI agent build and run apps more efficiently. It compares FlowDeck to raw xcodebuild and Xcode's MCP bridge, highlighting issues like context pollution and complex command structures. The author details setup steps, including adding rules to agents.md, and explains why FlowDeck became their default tool for managing builds, tests, and simulator interactions. The article is relevant to IT/technology professionals interested in AI-assisted development, iOS app development, and developer tooling.

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