xtool

v1.0.0

Xcode-free iOS development with xtool - build SwiftPM apps on Linux, Windows, and macOS without Xcode

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Install Command /plugin install xtool@2389-research
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Documentation

Full plugin documentation and usage guide

xtool Plugin

Xcode-free iOS development with xtool - build SwiftPM apps on Linux, Windows, and macOS without Xcode.

Installation

/plugin install xtool@2389-research

What this plugin provides

Skills

  • using-xtool -- guide for xtool iOS development including project creation, app extensions (widgets, share extensions), and configuration

Quick example

Create a new iOS app:

xtool new MyApp
cd MyApp
xtool dev

Add a widget extension:

  1. Add product + target to Package.swift
  2. Configure in xtool.yml under extensions:
  3. Create Sources/MyWidget/Widget.swift
  4. Create MyWidget-Info.plist with NSExtensionPointIdentifier
  5. Run xtool dev

When this skill applies

The skill auto-triggers on:

  • Mentions of xtool
  • SwiftPM iOS app development
  • Building iOS apps on Linux/Windows
  • App extension setup (widgets, share extensions)

How xtool differs from XcodeGen/Tuist

xtool UsesNOT These
xtool.ymlproject.yml, Project.swift
Package.swift (SwiftPM)Xcode project files
xtool devxtool build, xtool run

Links

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Quick Install

Get started in seconds

1
Add the marketplace (if not already added) /plugin marketplace add 2389-research/claude-plugins
2
Install this plugin /plugin install xtool
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You're good to go Skills auto-trigger when relevant
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