MiniSim is a macOS menu bar app for launching iOS and Android emulators.
The tool solves the friction of managing multiple device simulators during mobile development. Rather than hunting through Xcode or Android Studio interfaces, it provides a lightweight native menu bar utility that lists available emulators and lets you launch them with a single click. It works by querying xcrun and the Android SDK to discover devices on your machine, then exposing controls for common operations.
MiniSim suits developers working with both iOS and Android simultaneously who want faster access to emulator controls. It works best if you have Xcode and Android Studio properly configured. The tool distinguishes itself through specific conveniences: you can copy device UDIDs and ADB IDs directly, cold boot Android emulators, run them without audio to avoid Bluetooth headphone conflicts, toggle accessibility features on selected devices, and set default launch flags. A global keyboard shortcut opens the menu instantly. The project also offers a Raycast extension for those using that launcher.
The project shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing user-reported issues and feature requests. Development includes responsiveness to bug reports and willingness to merge community contributions. The codebase remains focused on its core purpose without scope creep, and the maintainer actively engages with users through documentation and issue discussions.
