Build macOS Apps

build-macos-apps

Build, run, test, debug, instrument, and implement local macOS apps using Xcode, SwiftUI, AppKit interop, unified logging, and shell-first desktop workflows.

Install

Start a new Codex session after installation to use the plugin

Category: Developer Tools
Author: OpenAI
GitHub: openai/plugins
Website: openai.com

Good for

Build macOS apps
Design UI with SwiftUI
Test and debug apps
Package and sign apps

Getting started

Install Codex plugin
Use xcodebuild to build project
Run script/build_and_run.sh
Use lldb for debugging

Before you install

Requires Xcode and Codex environment. Does not support iOS simulator control.

Summarized by AI from the project docs; check the official docs before relying on it.

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