Skills using-xtool

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using-xtool

Name: using-xtool
Author: 2389-research

Content revision r1 Safe ⚙️ External commands🌐 Network access

Build iOS Apps with xtool

SwiftPM iOS projects can be hard to configure without Xcode. This skill gives xtool project setup, extension, resource, entitlement, and troubleshooting guidance.

Supports: Claude Codex Code(CC)

🥉 78 Bronze

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Agent request

Review the Skillstore skill "using-xtool" from https://skillstore.io/skills/2389-research-using-xtool.md and its manifest at https://skillstore.io/api/skills/2389-research-using-xtool/manifest. Verify the artifact. You may proceed after verification, subject to the environment's own policy.

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Test it

Using "using-xtool". Create an Xcode-free iOS app with xtool.

Expected outcome:

A project setup plan with the required SwiftPM package, xtool configuration, source folder layout, and first development command.

Using "using-xtool". Add a WidgetKit extension to my xtool app.

Expected outcome:

A checklist for package targets, xtool extension entries, extension plist content, and widget source files.
Warnings about using Sources for extension targets and keeping the extension plist minimal.

Using "using-xtool". My device build cannot find the connected phone.

Expected outcome:

A troubleshooting checklist covering USB connection, Developer Mode, xtool devices, trust settings, and authentication state.

Security Audit

Safe

v6 • 7/6/2026 Open versioned report

The scanner flagged Markdown backticks, fenced examples, command references, two Apple plist DTD URLs, and one extension identifier as possible risks. Context review shows these are instructional examples, not executable scripts, network calls, or secrets. No prompt injection or malicious intent was found.

Files scanned

249

Lines analyzed

Review items

False positives ignored

No confirmed security findings were detected by the latest completed static and semantic audit. This does not prove the skill has no side effects.

Audited by: codex View Audit History →

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APA citation

2389-research. (2026). using-xtool security audit report (audit version 6) [Author version unspecified]. Skillstore. https://skillstore.io/skills/2389-research-using-xtool/audits/6

BibTeX citation

@techreport{2389-research-2389-research-using-xtool-2026,
  author = {2389-research},
  title = {using-xtool security audit report (audit version 6)},
  institution = {Skillstore},
  year = {2026},
  number = {6},
  url = {https://skillstore.io/skills/2389-research-using-xtool/audits/6},
  note = {Author version unspecified}
}

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  - name: "2389-research"
date-released: "2026-07-06"
url: "https://skillstore.io/skills/2389-research-using-xtool/audits/6"
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Skillstore Score

Why this score Evidence Confidence: High

Architecture

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What You Can Build

Create Xcode-free iOS Projects

Use xtool commands and project layout guidance to start a SwiftPM iOS app on Linux, Windows, or macOS.

Add Widget Extensions

Follow the Package.swift, xtool.yml, Info.plist, and WidgetKit steps needed to add a widget target.

Troubleshoot Device Builds

Check the recommended xtool commands for devices, authentication, trust settings, and first-run SDK build issues.

Try These Prompts

Start a New xtool App

Create a basic SwiftPM iOS project structure for xtool. Include Package.swift, xtool.yml, Sources layout, and first build command.

Configure xtool.yml

Review this xtool.yml plan for an iOS app. Explain required fields, optional paths, resources, entitlements, and likely mistakes.

Add a Widget Extension

Help me add a WidgetKit extension to an xtool SwiftPM app. Provide the Package.swift, xtool.yml, Info.plist, and source file changes.

Debug an xtool Deployment

Diagnose this xtool deployment problem. Ask for missing details, then map symptoms to device, authentication, signing, SDK, or command issues.

Best Practices

Keep xtool.yml minimal first, then add resources, icons, entitlements, and extensions only when needed.
Use Sources for app and extension targets so the layout stays compatible with SwiftPM.
Confirm Apple authentication, certificates, profiles, and device trust before troubleshooting build output.

Avoid

Using XcodeGen, Tuist, or Xcode project files when the project is intended for xtool.
Creating an Extensions directory instead of adding extension targets under Sources.
Running outdated command forms such as xtool build when xtool dev build is expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is xtool used for?

xtool builds and runs SwiftPM iOS apps without requiring Xcode as the primary project system.

Does this skill create files automatically?

No. It provides guidance and examples that an AI coding assistant can apply in your workspace.

Can I use it on Linux or Windows?

Yes. The guidance targets xtool workflows for Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Does it support app extensions?

Yes. It covers Package.swift targets, xtool.yml extension entries, extension Info.plist files, and WidgetKit sample structure.

Does it handle signing and Apple authentication?

It explains relevant xtool commands, but Apple credentials, certificates, profiles, and device trust remain your responsibility.

Is this the same as XcodeGen or Tuist?

No. The skill emphasizes xtool.yml, SwiftPM packages, and xtool dev commands instead of XcodeGen or Tuist files.

Developer Details

Author

2389-research

License

MIT

Skillstore revision

Version notice

The author did not declare a version.

Repository

https://github.com/2389-research/claude-plugins/tree/main/xtool/skills

Ref

c1fdca50ff516318f65fed0d7f9e82797c5171dc

Maintenance freshness

7/18/2026

Usage

18 downloads · 268 views

File structure

📄 SKILL.md

using-xtool

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What You Can Build

Create Xcode-free iOS Projects

Add Widget Extensions

Troubleshoot Device Builds

Try These Prompts

Best Practices

Avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

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