xcbeautify
A Swift-based formatter that beautifies xcodebuild output with human-friendly, colored logs and CI integration.
What is xcbeautify?
xcbeautify is a command-line tool that formats and beautifies the output of xcodebuild, Apple's build system for Xcode projects. It transforms raw, hard-to-read build and test logs into clean, colorized, and structured output, making it easier for developers to identify issues and monitor progress. It solves the problem of noisy xcodebuild output by providing a human-friendly alternative that integrates seamlessly into local development and CI/CD pipelines.
iOS and macOS developers who regularly use xcodebuild for building, testing, and archiving projects, especially those working in team environments or CI/CD setups where log clarity is critical.
Developers choose xcbeautify for its speed, being a Swift-native alternative to xcpretty, and its out-of-the-box integrations with CI platforms like GitHub Actions, TeamCity, and Azure DevOps. Its static binary distribution eliminates Ruby dependencies and works consistently across macOS and Linux.
Overview
An xcodebuild formatter
Use Cases
Best For
- Cleaning up xcodebuild logs in terminal for local development
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