ipatool

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# IPATool\n\n[![Release](https://img.shields.io/github/release/majd/ipatool.svg?label=Release)](https://GitHub.com/majd/ipatool/releases/)\n[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](https://github.com/majd/ipatool/blob/main/LICENSE)\n\n`ipatool` is a command line tool that allows you to search for iOS apps on the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com) and download a copy of the app package, known as an _ipa_ file.\n\n![Demo](./resources/demo.gif)\n\n- [Requirements](#requirements)\n- [Installation](#installation)\n  - [Manual](#manual)\n  - [Package Manager (macOS)](#package-manager-macos)\n- [Usage](#usage)\n- [Compiling](#compiling)\n- [License](#license)\n- [Releases](https://github.com/majd/ipatool/releases)\n- [FAQ](https://github.com/majd/ipatool/wiki/FAQ)\n\n## Requirements\n\n- Supported operating system (Windows, Linux or macOS).\n- Apple ID set up to use the App Store.\n\n## Installation\n\n### Manual\n\nYou can grab the latest version of `ipatool` from [GitHub releases](https://github.com/majd/ipatool/releases).\n\n### Package Manager (macOS)\n\nYou can install `ipatool` using [Homebrew](https://brew.sh).\n\n```shell\n$ brew install ipatool\n```\n\n## Usage\n\nTo authenticate with the App Store, use the `auth` command.\n\n```\nAuthenticate with the App Store\n\nUsage:\n  ipatool auth [command]\n\nAvailable Commands:\n  info        Show current account info\n  login       Login to the App Store\n  revoke      Revoke your App Store credentials\n\nFlags:\n  -h, --help   help for auth\n\nGlobal Flags:\n      --format format     sets output format for command; can be \u0027text\u0027, \u0027json\u0027 (default text)\n      --non-interactive   run in non-interactive session\n      --verbose           enables verbose logs\n\nUse \"ipatool auth [command] --help\" for more information about a command.\n```\n\nTo search for apps on the App Store, use the `search` command.\n\n```\nSearch for iOS and tvOS apps available on the App Store\n\nUsage:\n  ipatool search \u003cterm\u003e [flags]\n\nFlags:\n  -h, --help              help for search\n  -l, --",
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