Sherlock

sherlock-app · v2.12.0

7.0

iOS simulator visual debugger

Developer Tools macOS 12+ Homepage →

brew install --cask sherlock-app

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Trust Score 8/10

✓ Open source (MIT) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Sherlock is a visual debugger for iOS simulators, offering unique visualization features to aid developers in debugging. It's particularly useful for those needing real-time debugging insights.

Visually debugs iOS simulators in real-time.

Maturity: The project is mature with high GitHub activity and recent updates, indicating strong maintenance.

Community: Limited community discussion beyond one relevant Hacker News mention.

Pros

+ Provides unique visualization for debugging
+ Real-time debugging capabilities
+ Actively maintained with recent updates

Cons

- Does not auto-update
- Niche tool with limited installs

GitHub

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License

PythonLast commit: Mar 10, 2026

Community Mentions

hackernews

Nov 2025 Arthur Conan Doyle explored men’s mental health through Sherlock Holmes

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Dec 2024 Sherlock: Hunt down social media accounts by username across 400 social networks

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Dec 2022 Sherlock Holmes will finally escape copyright this weekend

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Oct 2019 What to Do When You Get Sherlocked by Apple

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8.0

Powerful runtime view debugging for iOS developers

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