codesign:tldr:d4f38

The command "codesign" is a command-line utility in macOS used to digitally sign executable files such as applications. Digital signing is a security measure that verifies the authenticity and integrity of the files.

In the given command, the syntax is as follows:

codesign --sign "${My Company Name}" ${path-to-application_file-app}

Explanation:

• "codesign" is the command-line utility used to digitally sign the specified file.
• "--sign" is an option or flag used to specify the digital signature identity.
• "${My Company Name}" is the placeholder representing the digital signature identity, which is typically the name of the company or developer. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual identity.
• "${path-to-application_file-app}" is also a placeholder representing the path to the application file (ending with ".app") that needs to be signed. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual path to the file.

So, the command instructs the "codesign" utility to sign the specified application file with the digital signature corresponding to "${My Company Name}". This helps verify the authenticity and integrity of the application.