About StikDebug
An on-device debugger and Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation enabler for iOS versions 17.4+, powered by idevice. Open source, privacy-focused, and developer-friendly.
What is StikDebug?
StikDebug is a powerful tool that enables developers and enthusiasts to debug applications and enable JIT compilation directly on their iOS devices. Unlike traditional debugging solutions that require complex setups or external tools, StikDebug provides a native iOS interface for all your debugging needs.
With StikDebug, you can:
- Enable JIT compilation for sideloaded apps
- Debug processes in real-time
- Monitor device logs and system output
- Manage provisioning profiles
- Automate tasks with custom scripts
- And much more!
🎯 Key Principles
StikDebug is built on core principles that guide everything we do:
Privacy First
StikDebug is built with privacy as a core principle. We don't collect, store, or share any personal data. All processing happens entirely on your device. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Open Source
StikDebug is open source software licensed under AGPL-3.0. This means you can review the code, contribute improvements, and verify our privacy claims. View the source on GitHub.
Developer Friendly
Built by developers, for developers. StikDebug provides the tools you need without unnecessary complexity or bloat.
No Special Requirements
No special VPN or Network Extension entitlements required. StikDebug works with standard iOS capabilities and communicates through iloader.
💻 Technology
StikDebug is built using modern iOS development technologies:
The project is actively maintained and updated with new features and improvements.
📱 System Requirements
- iOS Version: 17.4 or later
- Device: iPhone or iPad
- Computer: macOS, Windows, or Linux (for iloader setup)
- iloader: Required for pairing file creation
📜 License
StikDebug is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0). This means:
- You are free to use, modify, and distribute the software
- If you modify the software, you must share your changes
- If you use StikDebug in a network service, you must make the source code available
View the full license in the GitHub repository.
🤝 Contributing
StikDebug is an open source project, and contributions are welcome! You can contribute by:
- Reporting bugs on GitHub Issues
- Suggesting new features
- Submitting pull requests with improvements
- Helping other users in the Discord community
- Improving documentation
Check out the GitHub repository to get started.
👏 Credits
StikDebug is developed and maintained by Stephen Bove and the open source community.
Special thanks to:
- All contributors who have helped improve StikDebug
- The open source community for feedback and support
- Users who report bugs and suggest features
⚠️ Disclaimer
StikDebug is a tool for developers and enthusiasts. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Apple Inc. Use of this software is at your own risk.
Get Started
Ready to start using StikDebug?