eas build:dev and eas build:run accept --simulator

Introduced 2026-05-05 · score 0.98

HOW TO USE IT

When targeting a specific iOS simulator, pass its name or UDID with `--simulator` to `eas build:dev` or `eas build:run`. `build:run` also needs a build selector, such as `--latest`.

WHY THIS HELPS

When selecting an iOS simulator for a development build, choose the target simulator for installation and execution.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• Version: v18.11.0
• --simulator <value>: iOS simulator name or UDID to install and run the build on; if omitted, the CLI prompts for a simulator.
• --platform <ios|android>: Selects the platform; use `ios` for this task.
• eas build:run build selector (`--latest`, `--id`, `--path`, or `--url`) (required): Selects the simulator/emulator build to run. The documented syntax presents these as alternatives.
• eas build:dev --profile: Selects a build profile; it must allow emulator/simulator internal-distribution development builds. Defaults to `development-simulator`.
• Prerequisite: For `build:dev`, use a build profile that allows emulator/simulator internal-distribution development builds; `development-simulator` is the default.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://github.com/expo/eas-cli/releases/tag/v18.11.0
• https://docs.expo.dev/eas/cli/

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