I've been building and testing my iOS app just for fun via Linux only.

Surprisingly, it's very easy. This works like a charm: https://github.com/xtool-org/xtool

You do not need to upload to TestFlight or the App Store; you can just install the app locally to your iPhone via usb -- even from Linux!

When in doubt, just ask your coding agent of choice to help you create and upload a Hello World iOS app. It's really easy.

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sdicker 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I’ve been doing the same except that my linux installation is via WSL on Windows. I’ve been using sideloadly to move my IPA over to my phone. Works great.

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amelius an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Do the coding agents know about this tool?

	▲	Yiin 32 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		just link it?

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GaryBluto 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Does the iPhone need to remain tethered if it is transferred via USB?

	▲	drakythe 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Dev apps need to be re-loaded every week (or two?) last time I did sideloading. The idea behind a dev app, in Apple's mind, is that it is for limited testing, so they have an expiration when not signed/installed through the App store.