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AXe

AXe is a free, open-source command-line desktop tool for macOS. AXe is a CLI tool for interacting with Simulators using Apple's Private Accessibility APIs. It has 2,258 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at cameroncooke/AXe.

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About AXe

AXe is a comprehensive CLI tool for interacting with iOS Simulators using Apple's HID (Human Interface Device) functionality.

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What is AXe?

AXe is a free, open-source command-line desktop tool for macOS. AXe is a CLI tool for interacting with Simulators using Apple's Private Accessibility APIs. It has 2,258 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at cameroncooke/AXe.

Is AXe free and open source?

Yes. AXe's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install AXe?

Download the installer for macOS from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.8.0) or the project website.

Is AXe still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Jul 20, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.