I haven't seen this request in earlier version of xcode. Why does XCode Helper require this permission?
“Xcode helper” would like to control this computer. Is this request legit
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Best Answer
If you are using UI testing on macOS, then yes, this is legit:
(see Apple Developer Docs).
This is needed because UI testing uses the accessibility features of macOS to drive your UI during the test runs.