packaging-notarization

Inspect macOS app bundles for signing, notarization, and distribution readiness.

Updated Jul 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/AarnavBaddam/skills --skill packaging-notarization-aarnavbaddam
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Skill: packaging-notarization
Source: https://github.com/AarnavBaddam/skills/tree/main/packaging-notarization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AarnavBaddam/skills --skill packaging-notarization-aarnavbaddam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Shipping a macOS app involves more than running it locally: archives must be validated, bundles must be correctly signed with hardened runtime, and notarization failures are hard to diagnose. This Skill guides the inspection of exported app bundles and separates packaging problems from trust-policy symptoms. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Bundle Validation: Inspect app bundle structure, nested frameworks, helper tools, and entitlements. - Signing & Runtime Checks: Verify hardened runtime, signing identity, nested code signatures, and required entitlements. - Notarization Diagnosis: Explain notarization readiness or failure and point to the minimum follow-up validation commands. - Use Case: You exported an app archive and Gatekeeper rejects it on another machine. Use this Skill to inspect the bundle, identify the missing hardened runtime or unsigned nested binary, and get the exact next validation step. ## Quick Start Use $packaging-notarization to inspect my exported macOS app bundle and tell me whether it is ready for notarization and distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions about packaging-notarization

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

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How do I check if my macOS app is ready for notarization?

Inspect the exported bundle for hardened runtime, a valid signing identity, signed nested frameworks and helper tools, and required entitlements. This Skill walks through each prerequisite and reports the top missing item plus the next validation command.

How to validate a macOS app bundle structure before distribution?

Validate the bundle by checking its structure, nested frameworks, helper tools, and entitlements against distribution requirements. The Skill inspects the exported artifact and reports whether it looks distribution-ready.

Why does notarization fail even though my app runs fine locally?

Local debug runs do not require notarization, so signing or hardened runtime issues stay hidden until distribution. Common causes include unsigned nested binaries, missing entitlements, or an incorrect signing identity, which this Skill helps isolate.

Does macOS notarization apply to local debug builds?

No, notarization is not required for ordinary local debug runs. It only matters when distributing signed app bundles to other machines, and this Skill explicitly avoids conflating the two scenarios.

What are the limitations of notarization troubleshooting without the exported artifact?

Without the actual exported bundle, analysis relies on inference from project settings rather than verified signatures and entitlements. The Skill flags when it is inferring instead of inspecting the real artifact.