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cross-platform-builds

Configure signed, notarized desktop builds across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

3|1|Updated Dec 3, 2025
Search Tags:#CI/CD#packaging#Tauri#code signing#cross-compilation#notarization#secure updates
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npx skills add https://github.com/Probably-Group/Dev-AID --skill cross-platform-builds-probably-group
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Skill: cross-platform-builds
Source: https://github.com/Probably-Group/Dev-AID/tree/main/.dev-aid/skills/expert/cross-platform-builds
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Probably-Group/Dev-AID --skill cross-platform-builds-probably-group

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Prevents failed or insecure releases by guiding consistent cross-platform desktop build, signing, packaging, and update verification across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Secure code signing: Covers signing requirements and common mistakes (e.g., avoiding unsigned binaries, ensuring timestamps) to reduce trust and installation issues.
  • Cross-compilation & packaging: Provides configuration patterns for building for multiple targets and bundling into installers (MSI/NSIS, DMG, DEB/AppImage).
  • Platform-specific correctness: Ensures macOS entitlements, Windows signing setup, Linux dependency declaration, and safer update behavior with signature verification.
  • Use Case: You need a CI pipeline that produces reproducible, signed artifacts for Windows (MSI/NSIS), macOS (DMG/app), and Linux (DEB/AppImage) for every tagged release while minimizing security regressions.

Quick Start

Use the cross-platform-builds skill when preparing CI and packaging changes for a Tauri-based desktop app and ask it to generate a signed, notarized, and installer-ready configuration for each target platform.

Frequently Asked Questions about cross-platform-builds

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure CI to build and sign Tauri desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux?▼

Configuring multi-platform CI matrices for Tauri desktop apps involves applying platform-aware build patterns, code signing, notarization guardrails, and generating platform-specific installers like MSI/NSIS, DMG, and DEB/AppImage.

Why does code signing fail during cross-compilation for desktop applications?▼

Code signing fails during cross-compilation when missing timestamps, incorrect entitlements, or improper secret handling violate dependency verification practices and isolated build assumptions, leading to insecure or untrusted release artifacts.

What's the best way to set up verified auto-updates across multiple platforms?▼

Setting up verified auto-updates requires implementing signature verification and safer update behavior to ensure desktop applications receive secure, reproducible, and correctly packaged artifacts across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Do I need notarization and entitlements for macOS DMG packaging?▼

Notarization and entitlements are required for macOS DMG packaging to ensure platform-specific correctness, prevent installation issues, and meet secure code signing requirements for distributing trusted desktop applications.

Can I use a single CI pipeline to generate reproducible installers for Windows, Linux, and macOS?▼

A single CI pipeline can generate reproducible installers across platforms by applying reproducibility checks, platform-correct paths, and isolated build assumptions to produce signed artifacts for every tagged release.

How does dependency verification prevent insecure releases in cross-platform builds?▼

Dependency verification prevents insecure releases by enforcing CWE-829 practices, ensuring all build dependencies are validated, which minimizes security regressions and maintains trust across isolated build environments.

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