Guide Skill — This is an expert workflow/pattern guide, not API reference documentation. Originally from Dimillian/Skills by Thomas Ricouard. MIT License.

macOS SwiftPM App Packaging (No Xcode)

Overview

Bootstrap a complete SwiftPM macOS app folder, then build, package, and run it without Xcode. Use assets/templates/bootstrap/ for the starter layout and references/packaging.md + references/release.md for packaging and release details.

Two-Step Workflow

1. Bootstrap the project folder

   • Copy assets/templates/bootstrap/ into a new repo.
   • Rename MyApp in Package.swift, Sources/MyApp/, and version.env.
   • Customize APP_NAME, BUNDLE_ID, and versions.

2. Build, package, and run the bootstrapped app

   • Copy scripts from assets/templates/ into your repo (for example, Scripts/).
   • Build/tests: swift build and swift test.
   • Package: Scripts/package_app.sh.