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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 - Complete 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)
Key Differentiator
xtool is NOT XcodeGen or Tuist:
| xtool Uses | NOT These |
|------------|-----------|
| xtool.yml | project.yml, Project.swift |
| Package.swift (SwiftPM) | Xcode project files |
| xtool dev | xtool build, xtool run |
Links
- xtool GitHub
- Plugin CLAUDE.md - Development instructions
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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