XcodesOrg / XcodesOrg/xcodes

Install Xcode from a URL

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Description

Right now it's possible to install a *.xip file from a local FS. It will be great to be able to install Xcode from a remote URL. I see two benefits of it:

  1. Faster install since the URL can be in the local network of a company.
  2. Somewhat workaround for #141. For CI purposes Xcode XIPs can be located in the same network as CI nodes.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the existing local filesystem path for installing a *.xip file; the issue does not name a file, test, or entry point. Done means the CLI can install an Xcode *.xip from a remote URL, including a URL on a local company network, while preserving the existing local-file behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos, swift
Domain
cli, devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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