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brew install --cask xcodes-app v4.0.3b38

Install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode with a graphical interface.

Why you might care

Essential for iOS/macOS developers who need to test against different Xcode versions. Automates the tedious download and installation process—Xcodes uses parallel connections to download 3–5× faster than Apple's standard tools, auto-resumes on network failures, and lets you switch active versions with a single click.

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GitHub topics

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