Question 1

How do I set up IBLinter in Xcode?

Accepted Answer

Add a Run Script Phase to your Xcode project with the command 'iblinter lint' if installed via Homebrew, or use the CocoaPods path as shown in the README. This automates linting during builds to catch UI issues early.

Question 2

What's the difference between IBLinter and SwiftLint?

Accepted Answer

IBLinter focuses on linting Interface Builder files (.xib, .storyboard) for UI consistency, while SwiftLint lints Swift code. They are complementary tools for different aspects of iOS/macOS development, but IBLinter doesn't cover code.

Question 3

Can I disable specific rules in IBLinter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can disable rules by listing them under the 'disabled_rules' key in the .iblinter.yml configuration file. This allows customization to ignore checks that aren't relevant to your project.

Question 4

Does IBLinter work with SwiftUI files?

Accepted Answer

No, IBLinter is designed only for Interface Builder files (.xib and .storyboard), so it cannot lint SwiftUI interfaces, which are built declaratively in Swift code.

Question 5

How to add custom rules to IBLinter?

Accepted Answer

IBLinter supports community-driven extensions; you can submit pull requests with new rules. However, the README lacks detailed documentation on creating custom rules, which may require diving into the source code.

Question 6

Is IBLinter compatible with CocoaPods installation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, IBLinter can be installed via CocoaPods by adding 'pod 'IBLinter' to your Podfile. After installation, invoke it from the Pods directory in build scripts, as outlined in the README.

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