xcode-select

Xcode-select is a command line tool available on macOS systems that allows users to switch between different versions of Xcode installed on their machine. It is primarily used to set the active Xcode installation and manage the developer tools package.

One of the main functionalities of xcode-select is to set the path to the desired Xcode version on your system. By running xcode-select -s <path> command, you can specify the path to a specific Xcode installation. This is particularly useful when you have multiple versions of Xcode installed on your machine.

Additionally, xcode-select provides the --print-path option to retrieve the path of the currently selected Xcode installation. This helps in identifying the active Xcode version.

The command line tool also offers the --version option, which allows users to check the version of xcode-select installed on their system.

xcode-select also includes the --install option, which initiates the installation process of Xcode Command Line Tools directly from the command line without needing to open the App Store.

Moreover, xcode-select offers the --reset option, which resets the active developer directory to the default Xcode installation. This can be helpful in case you need to revert to the default Xcode installation after switching to a different version.

Overall, xcode-select is a useful command line tool for managing Xcode installations and ensuring the correct version is being utilized in development workflows.