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Xcode Extension

Manage certificates directly from Xcode

AppsCert for Xcode

Source code — build & install in Xcode 15+

DownloadDownload Source Code

Unzip, open in Xcode 15+, build & run to install the extension

Features

Certificate Status

See expiration status for all certificates right in the Xcode sidebar

One-Click Renewal

Renew expiring profiles without leaving your IDE

Expiry Alerts

Get notified when certificates are about to expire

Auto-Config

Automatically configure signing for your project

Installation

1

Download & unzip the source

Download the .zip above and extract it

2

Open in Xcode & build

Open the project in Xcode 15+, select your team, and build (⌘B). The extension will be installed automatically.

3

Enable in System Settings

Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Extensions → Xcode Source Editor

4

Connect your AppsCert account

Open the AppsCert menu in Xcode and sign in with your API key

Usage

Opening AppsCert Panel

Access via menu: Editor → AppsCert → Show Panel

Or use keyboard shortcut: ⌃⇧A

Viewing Certificate Status

The panel shows all certificates and profiles for your current project's bundle ID. Status indicators:

  • Healthy (30+ days)
  • Warning (7-30 days)
  • Critical (<7 days or expired)

Renewing Profiles

Click the refresh icon next to any profile to renew it. The extension will automatically update the profile in your Xcode signing settings.

Menu Commands

CommandShortcutDescription
Show Panel⌃⇧AOpen the AppsCert sidebar
Refresh Status⌃⇧RSync latest status from server
Renew All Expiring⌃⇧ERenew all profiles expiring in 30 days
Open Dashboard⌃⇧DOpen AppsCert web dashboard

Troubleshooting

Extension not appearing in Xcode?

1. Make sure you've enabled it in System Settings → Extensions
2. Restart Xcode after enabling
3. Check that you're running Xcode 15 or later

Can't connect to AppsCert?

1. Verify your API key in the extension settings
2. Check your internet connection
3. Ensure api.appscert.com is not blocked by firewall