asc-notarization

You can automate macOS app notarization by executing xcodebuild and asc commands to ensure apps meet Apple's security requirements. This process verifies preconditions like Xcode and Developer ID, then handles archiving, exporting, and stapling automatically.

To notarize a macOS app using asc commands, you need Xcode, command line tools, a Developer ID, and a valid certificate. The process performs precondition checks to verify these dependencies are present before proceeding with notarization.

Yes, you can notarize macOS apps packaged as DMG or PKG files. The notarization process supports ZIP, DMG, and PKG formats, allowing you to submit various distribution package types to meet Apple's security requirements.

The best way to submit a macOS app for notarization is running the asc notarization submit command with your file path. For example: `asc notarization submit --file "/path/to/YourApp.zip"` handles the submission automatically.

MacOS app notarization requires a Developer ID certificate to verify your identity as a trusted developer and ensure apps meet Apple's strict security requirements. This prerequisite check prevents unauthorized apps from being distributed outside the App Store.