IDB CLI Testing for Claude Code Mobile

Overview

Systematic UI automation using IDB CLI for Claude Code Mobile app testing.

Core principle: Use IDB accessibility tree to find elements by testID (AXUniqueId), extract coordinates, then interact. No guessing coordinates. No MCP dependencies.

When to use: xc-mcp unavailable, expo-mcp local tools unavailable, need autonomous Gate 4A testing

Prerequisites Check

# Verify IDB installed
which idb && which idb_companion

# Start idb_companion (if not running)
ps aux | grep idb_companion || idb_companion &