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Xcode Build

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pzep1·vlatest·frontend·MIT

Automates Xcode build processes, including archiving, testing, and code signing, using command-line arguments.

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  1. 1

    Run this in your project

    terminal
    $ npx skills add pzep1/xcode-build-skill --skill xcode-build -a claude-code

  2. Uses the open-source skills CLI and needs Node.js. Add -g to install it for your user instead of this project.

What we know about this skill

Publisher

pzep1

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Live repository

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Automated safety checks

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This skill passed all 6 checks. We read its files at one commit and looked for the things that make a skill dangerous to run — not for whether it works.

  • Declares what it does: passed

    SKILL.md parses and declares a name and a description.

    SKILL.md exists, its frontmatter parses, and it declares a name and a description.

  • No undeclared network calls: passed

    Makes no network calls.

    Every host the skill dials — from its scripts, its config endpoints or the commands it tells the agent to run — is either well-known package and API infrastructure or declared in its own frontmatter. Links in documentation are not counted.

  • No obfuscated payloads: passed

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    No base64, hex or compressed blob is decoded and then executed, and no encoded shell commands.

  • No credential access: passed

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  • No pipe-to-shell installers: passed

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  • Pinned to a commit: passed

    Scanned pzep1/xcode-build-skill at 9b5c313929.

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9b5c313929
Manifest
skills/xcode-build/SKILL.md
Scanned
3 files, 1,221 lines
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About this skill

The xcode-build skill enables AI agents to execute build commands within the Xcode environment, automating the compilation of iOS and macOS projects directly from code. It streamlines development workflows by handling project configuration, dependency resolution, and artifact generation without manual intervention.

When to use it

  • Automating nightly builds for CI/CD pipelines targeting Apple platforms.
  • Triggering recompiles after code changes in a local or remote Xcode workspace.
  • Generating distribution archives or installers programmatically via AI orchestration.
  • Validating build configurations and detecting compilation errors before deployment.

Key capabilities

  • Executes native Xcode build commands (e.g., xcodebuild) through the agent's runtime environment.
  • Manages project paths, schemes, and target configurations for specific builds.
  • Captures build logs and outputs to provide immediate feedback on success or failure.
  • Integrates with standard shell workflows to chain build steps with testing or deployment tools.

Example prompts

  • "Build the iOS release version of my app using the 'Release' scheme in Xcode."
  • "Compile the macOS target and output any errors if the build fails."
  • "Run a clean build for the current project to ensure no cached artifacts interfere with testing."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has access to an environment where Xcode is installed and properly configured, as the skill relies on the underlying command-line tools. Always specify the correct project path or scheme in your prompts to avoid ambiguity during execution.