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ChatGPT / OperatorOther53 HN points2025-06-02

Let an AI agent operate apps on an iPhone

An open-source developer project that uses GPT-4.1, Xcode UI tests and the accessibility tree to tap and swipe through iPhone apps.

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What you get

An agent that can carry out tasks in iPhone apps (developer project).

Tools

  • PhoneAgent (open source)
  • Xcode
  • OpenAI API (GPT-4.1)

Steps

  1. Clone the repo and open it in Xcode.
  2. Add your OpenAI API key.
  3. Run it on a device and give it a task.

Proof / source

Open-source code Author's Show HN post and the GitHub repo.

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