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asc-xcode-build

Automate iOS/macOS app builds, archives, and exports with xcodebuild.

1|Updated Aug 16, 2025
Search Tags:#build#ios#macos#archive#export#xcodebuild#app-store-connect
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/barronlroth/Cubby --skill asc-xcode-build-barronlroth
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: asc-xcode-build
Source: https://github.com/barronlroth/Cubby/tree/main/.agents/skills/asc-xcode-build
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/barronlroth/Cubby --skill asc-xcode-build-barronlroth

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill eliminates the manual, error-prone process of building, archiving, and exporting iOS and macOS apps, preparing artifacts for App Store Connect.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end build: Clean, archive, and export IPA (iOS) or PKG (macOS) using xcodebuild.
  • App Store preparation: Generates ready-to-submit artifacts with signing considerations and export options.
  • CI/CD compatibility: Integrates into automated pipelines to accelerate release cycles and reduce human error.

Quick Start

Trigger the full Xcode build flow to produce an IPA or PKG suitable for App Store submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about asc-xcode-build

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate building and exporting an iOS app for App Store Connect?▼

You can automate building and exporting an iOS app by running xcodebuild commands to clean, archive, and export an IPA, using an ExportOptions.plist configuration to ensure proper signing for App Store Connect.

Do I need an ExportOptions.plist to archive and export a macOS PKG with xcodebuild?▼

Yes, an ExportOptions.plist is required to define the export parameters and signing considerations needed by xcodebuild to generate a ready-to-submit macOS PKG or iOS IPA.

Can I integrate xcodebuild archive and export steps into a CI/CD pipeline?▼

Yes, xcodebuild archive and export steps can be integrated into automated CI/CD pipelines to accelerate release cycles and produce consistent, signed artifacts while reducing human error.

What's the best way to prepare a signed iOS IPA for distribution without manual errors?▼

The best way to prepare a signed IPA is to automate the clean, archive, and export process using xcodebuild with valid signing identities or automatic signing and an ExportOptions.plist file.

Does this xcodebuild automation work with automatic signing identities?▼

Yes, the xcodebuild automation supports both valid existing signing identities and automatic signing, allowing you to generate ready-for-distribution packages based on your project's configuration.

Why does my xcodebuild export fail when preparing artifacts for App Store Connect?▼

Export failures often occur when the ExportOptions.plist is misconfigured or signing identities are invalid, so ensure your Xcode command line tools have proper signing configurations before archiving.

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