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# xtool
Cross-platform Xcode replacement. Build and deploy iOS apps with SwiftPM on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
## Overview
xtool is a cross-platform (Linux/WSL/macOS) tool that replicates Xcode functionality with open standards.
✅ Build a SwiftPM package into an iOS app
✅ Sign and install iOS apps
✅ Interact with Apple Developer Services programmatically
## Getting Started
1. Follow the guide to install `xtool`
- [Installation (Linux/Windows)](https://xtool.sh/documentation/xtooldocs/installation-linux)
- [Installation (macOS)](https://xtool.sh/documentation/xtooldocs/installation-macos)
2. Create and run your first xtool-powered app by following the [tutorial](https://xtool.sh/tutorials/xtooldocs/first-app)!
## Examples
### Screenshot
![A screenshot of xtool being invoked from VSCode](Documentation/xtool.docc/Resources/Cover.png)
### Command line interface
```bash
$ xtool --help
OVERVIEW: Cross-platform Xcode replacement
USAGE: xtool <subcommand>
OPTIONS:
-h, --help Show help information.
CONFIGURATION SUBCOMMANDS:
setup Set up xtool for iOS development
auth Manage Apple Developer Services authentication
sdk Manage the Darwin Swift SDK
DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMANDS:
new Create a new xtool SwiftPM project
dev Build and run an xtool SwiftPM project
ds Interact with Apple Developer Services
DEVICE SUBCOMMANDS:
devices List devices
install Install an ipa file to your device
uninstall Uninstall an installed app
launch Launch an installed app
See 'xtool help <subcommand>' for detailed help.
```
### Library
xtool includes a library that you can use to interact with Apple Developer Services, iOS devices, and more from your own app. You can use this by adding `XKit` as a SwiftPM dependency.
```swift
// package dependency:
.package(url: "https://github.com/xtool-org/xtool", .upToNextMinor(from: "1.2.0"))
// target dependency:
.product(name: "XKit", package: "xtool")
```