asc-notarization

To notarize a macOS app for distribution outside the App Store, you must archive, export, and submit it to Apple's notary service using xcodebuild and the asc CLI for security verification.

Automating Developer ID signing and notarization involves using xcodebuild to archive and export your app, then submitting it to Apple's notary service via the asc CLI to ensure it meets security requirements.

Yes, you can create dmg, zip, and pkg distribution packages for notarization. The process submits these formats to Apple's notary service and supports stapling the notarization ticket to the final output.

Stapling a notarization ticket to a macOS app requires submitting your exported application to Apple's notary service. Once verified, the ticket is attached so users can run the app without security warnings.

Yes, the notarization process works with an existing xcarchive file. You can directly export and submit your archived macOS application located at a specified path to Apple's notary service for verification.

You need to notarize your macOS utility before direct distribution so Apple can verify its security. This prevents Gatekeeper warnings, allowing users to download and run your app safely without security blocks.