xtool-org / xtool

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A cross-platform tool that builds SwiftPM packages into iOS apps and installs them on devices without Xcode.

Why you might care

Lets developers build, sign, and deploy iOS apps from Linux, WSL, Windows, or macOS instead of requiring Xcode. It also ships XKit, a library for programmatic access to Apple Developer Services and iOS devices.

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LanguageSwift

LicenseMIT

Created2024-11-17 (1y ago)

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Watchers49

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GitHub topics

ios linux swift swift-package-manager windows xcode

Links

GitHub: github.com/xtool-org/xtool
Homepage: https://xtool.sh
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README excerpt

# xtool
Cross-platform Xcode replacement. Build and deploy iOS apps with SwiftPM on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
## Overview
xtool is a cross-platform (Linux/WSL/macOS) tool that replicates Xcode functionality with open standards.
✅ Build a SwiftPM package into an iOS app
✅ Sign and install iOS apps
✅ Interact with Apple Developer Services programmatically
## Getting Started
1. Follow the guide to install `xtool`
 - Installation (Linux/Windows)
 - Installation (macOS)
2. Create and run your first xtool-powered app by following the tutorial!
## Examples
### Screenshot
### Command line interface
 [code] 
### Library
xtool includes a library that you can use to interact with Apple Developer Services, iOS devices, and more from your own app. You can use this by adding `XKit` as a SwiftPM dependency.
 [code]

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