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Build, debug, and ship macOS apps, CLI-only.

Software Engineering#debugging#CLI#app development#macOS#SwiftUI#code signing#AppKit
AuthorEric-Ness
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

Developing professional macOS applications can be complex, requiring deep knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI, AppKit, and Apple's development ecosystem. This Skill streamlines the entire app development lifecycle, providing expert guidance and a powerful CLI-only workflow to build, debug, test, optimize, and ship high-quality native macOS apps efficiently, without ever opening Xcode.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI-First Development: Master building, running, and debugging macOS apps entirely from the command line, enhancing automation and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Full Lifecycle Expertise: Get comprehensive guidance on app architecture, data persistence (SwiftData, Core Data), networking, UI/UX polish, security, and App Store submission.
  • Advanced Observability: Utilize powerful CLI tools like xcsift for build error parsing, log stream for runtime logs, lldb for deep debugging, leaks and xctrace for performance profiling, and mitmproxy for network inspection.

Quick Start

"I want to build a new macOS app. Guide me through the initial project setup using a CLI-only workflow."

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