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xctool

xctool is a powerful command line tool that is used for building, testing, and analyzing Xcode projects. It is primarily designed for developers working with iOS and Mac projects.

  1. xctool aims to provide a more user-friendly and efficient interface to interact with Xcode's build and test system.
  2. It offers a set of enhanced build commands that can be used to build and compile Xcode projects from the command line.
  3. xctool supports a wide range of build configurations, including different targets, schemes, and SDKs.
  4. It can also be used to run tests on the command line, with support for parallel test execution and generating detailed test reports.
  5. xctool provides useful options for managing code coverage, code signing, and verifying dependencies.
  6. With its built-in analyzer plugin, it offers a way to identify potential problems and issues in the codebase.
  7. Developers can easily integrate xctool into their build systems or continuous integration environments to automate their iOS or Mac app builds and tests.

Overall, xctool simplifies the development and testing workflow for iOS and Mac projects by offering a comprehensive command line interface to interact with Xcode's build and test functionalities.

List of commands for xctool:

  • xctool:tldr:b067f xctool: Build a project that is part of a workspace.
    $ xctool -workspace ${YourWorkspace-xcworkspace} -scheme ${YourScheme} build
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  • xctool:tldr:e8f62 xctool: Clean, build and execute all the tests.
    $ xctool -workspace ${YourWorkspace-xcworkspace} -scheme ${YourScheme} clean build test
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