A linter tool to normalize .xib and .storyboard files in iOS/macOS projects.
IBLinter is a linter tool for Interface Builder files (.xib and .storyboard) used in iOS and macOS development. It analyzes these UI files to enforce coding standards, detect common issues, and ensure consistency across projects. The tool helps developers maintain clean and error-free Interface Builder files by providing rule-based checks and configurable linting options.
iOS and macOS developers who use Interface Builder for UI design and want to enforce consistency and best practices in their .xib and .storyboard files.
Developers choose IBLinter because it brings automated linting to Interface Builder files, similar to SwiftLint for Swift code, reducing manual review and catching UI-related issues early. Its configurability and Xcode integration make it a practical tool for maintaining code quality in projects using storyboards and xibs.
A linter tool for Interface Builder
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Includes built-in checks for common Interface Builder issues like missing initial view controllers and improper trait collection usage, ensuring UI consistency across files.
Allows fine-tuning via a .yml file to enable/disable rules, set include/exclude paths, and define custom module rules, adapting to project-specific needs.
Easily integrated as a Run Script Phase in Xcode for automated linting during builds, catching issues early in development cycles.
Supports installation via Homebrew, Mint, CocoaPods, or source compilation, accommodating diverse development setups and preferences.
Only lints .xib and .storyboard files, making it irrelevant for SwiftUI or code-based UI projects, requiring additional tools for comprehensive coverage.
Setting up rules like use_base_class requires manually listing all base classes, as noted in the README, which can be cumbersome and prone to oversight.
Requires Swift 5.0 runtime, which may need additional installation on systems without it, adding setup complexity in constrained environments.