Hello, I would like to know how I can sign a macOS app not developed on Xcode, is it possible to distribute on App Store an app not created on Xcode ?
Thanks in advance
macOS sign app
Hi HudsonSchumaker
Yes, it is possible to upload apps to the App Store even if they were not made with Xcode. Apple does recommend that you do use Xcode to make your apps, You can upload it normally using App Store connect.
Hope it helps.
And the other part of that question...
Apple documents manual code-signing using the codesign tool and the command line in the Code Signing Guide.
You'll become quite familiar with the tools referenced in that document, too.
As a potential alternative, Xcode can use external build scripts for whatever tools or languages are involved in your app.
For more up-to-date advice on how to sign and package Mac products, for both the Mac App Store and independent distribution using Developer ID, see:
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