electron-osx-sign
A Node.js library for codesigning Electron macOS apps and creating .pkg installers.
What is electron-osx-sign?
@electron/osx-sign is a Node.js library that simplifies code signing and installer creation for Electron applications on macOS. It automates the use of Apple's `codesign` and `productbuild` utilities, handling the technical requirements for distributing apps on the Mac App Store or via direct download. The tool integrates with popular Electron packaging pipelines like Electron Packager and Electron Forge.
Electron developers targeting macOS distribution, particularly those needing to sign apps for the Mac App Store or create .pkg installers. It's also useful for developers maintaining legacy Electron applications.
Developers choose @electron/osx-sign because it reduces the complexity of macOS code signing with sensible defaults, provides a programmatic API for automation, and maintains compatibility with older Electron versions. Its integration with Electron's ecosystem makes it a trusted, official solution.
Overview
Codesign Electron macOS apps
Use Cases
Best For
- Signing Electron apps for Mac App Store submission
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