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macos-distribution
End-to-end Developer ID signing, notarization, stapling, and packaging (DMG/ZIP) for macOS apps distributed outside the Mac App Store. Covers hardened runtime, Sparkle update signing, and Gatekeeper troubleshooting.
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macos-distribution
End-to-end Developer ID signing, notarization, stapling, and packaging for macOS apps distributed outside the Mac App Store.
What it covers
- Inside-out codesigning of
.appbundles (frameworks, dylibs, XPC services, helpers) - Hardened runtime entitlements
- Notarization via
notarytoolwith keychain-stored credentials - Stapling notarization tickets to
.app,.dmg, and.pkg - DMG container build, sign, notarize, staple
- ZIP packaging compatible with Sparkle auto-updates
- Sparkle 2.x EdDSA appcast signing
- Diagnosing Gatekeeper rejections, stapler failures, and notary log errors
Trigger phrases
The skill activates when asked to "sign macOS app", "notarize app", "create a DMG", "codesign", "prepare for distribution", "Developer ID signing", "staple notarization ticket", "release a macOS app", "fix Gatekeeper rejection", or when the conversation mentions hardened runtime, Sparkle update signing, or distributing a macOS app.
Bundled scripts
All scripts in skills/macos-distribution/scripts/:
| Script | Purpose |
|---|---|
preflight.sh | Validate prerequisites before signing |
setup_credentials.sh | One-time notarytool store-credentials walkthrough |
sign_and_notarize.sh | End-to-end inside-out sign + notarize + staple |
create_dmg.sh | Build, sign, notarize, staple a DMG |
verify_signed.sh | Run the four-check verification suite |
Installation
Local development
claude --plugin-dir ~/Developer/macos-distribution
Via marketplace (after publishing)
/plugin marketplace add kjetilge/kjetil-claude-marketplace
/plugin install macos-distribution@kjetil-plugins
License
MIT
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Version0.1.0
LanguageShell
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MaintenanceGood
LicenseMIT
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