xcodes

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# xcodes\n\nThe best command-line tool to install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode.\n\n_If you\u0027re looking for an app version of `xcodes`, try [Xcodes.app](https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp)._\n\n![CI Status](https://github.com/XcodesOrg/xcodes/workflows/CI/badge.svg)\n\n![Header Image](Header.png)\n\n### :tada: Announcment\n\nXcodes is now part of the `XcodesOrg` - [read more here](nextstep.md)\n\n## Installation\n\n### Homebrew (Preferred)\n\n```sh\nbrew install xcodesorg/made/xcodes\n```\n\nThese are Developer ID-signed and notarized release builds and don\u0027t require Xcode to already be installed in order to use.\n\n**Other methods:**\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDownload a release\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nDownload the latest release from the [Releases](https://github.com/XcodesOrg/xcodes/releases) page. These are Developer ID-signed release builds and don\u0027t require Xcode to already be installed in order to use.\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eUsing \u003ca href=\"https://github.com/yonaskolb/Mint\"\u003eMint\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n```sh\nmint install XcodesOrg/xcodes\n```\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBuild from source\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nBuilding from source requires Xcode 12.0 or later, so it\u0027s not an option for setting up a computer from scratch.\n\n```sh\ngit clone https://github.com/XcodesOrg/xcodes\ncd xcodes\nmake install\n# or, if /usr/local/ isn\u0027t in your PATH\nPREFIX=/your/install/directory make install\n```\n\nWhile installing, you may get the following output:\n\n```sh\nswift build\nerror: terminated(72): xcrun --sdk macosx --find xctest output:\n```\n\nIf that occurs, it means you need to select a version of Xcode. You can do this with `xcode-select` or by choosing a Command Line Tools option in Xcode\u0027s preferences Locations tab.\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n## Usage\n\n### Install Xcode : \n\nInstall a specific version of Xcode using a command like one of these:\n\n```sh\nxcodes install 10.2.1\nxcodes install 11 Beta 7\nxcodes install 11.2 GM seed\nxcodes install 9.0 --path ~/Archive/Xcode_9.xip\nxcodes install --latest-prerelease\nxcodes install --late",
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  "why_use_this": "macOS developers who work across projects with different Xcode requirements can use xcodes to download and switch versions without the overhead of the App Store or manual installation. It\u0027s a single-binary Swift tool that handles version discovery, installation, and PATH setup for seamless multi-version Xcode workflows."
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