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lookin · v1.0.7 • auto-updates

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8.0

App for iOS view debugging

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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Lookin is a unique tool for macOS that simplifies iOS view debugging, allowing developers to inspect and debug user interfaces directly from their Mac. It's essential for developers working on iOS applications, offering a streamlined way to identify and resolve UI issues.

Enables developers to inspect and debug iOS user interfaces on macOS.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong GitHub presence.

Community: No significant community discussion found beyond GitHub activity.

Pros

  • + Simplifies iOS view debugging on macOS.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates.
  • + Open-source under MIT license, encouraging community contributions.

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion outside GitHub.
  • - Past build issues, though resolved.

GitHub

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Objective-CLast commit: Jul 17, 2024

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