xcode-select command in MacOS
The xcode-select command in MacOS is a useful tool for managing command line tools and switching between different versions of Xcode. By using xcode-select, users can easily switch between different Xcode installations, set the active developer directory, and install additional components. This command is especially handy for developers who work with multiple versions of Xcode or need to switch between different versions for compatibility or testing purposes.
xcode-select Syntax:
Section titled “xcode-select Syntax:”xcode-select [option] [parameter]MacOS xcode-select Options:
Section titled “MacOS xcode-select Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| —install-select | Install the selected version of Xcode. |
| —switch | Switch the active developer directory to the specified directory. |
| —print-path | Print the path of the selected Xcode developer directory. |
| —version | Print the installed Xcode version. |
| —reset | Reset to the default Xcode path. |
xcode-select Parameters:
Section titled “xcode-select Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| path | The path to the Xcode developer directory. |
How to use xcode-select command:
Section titled “How to use xcode-select command:”Print the active developer directory
Section titled “Print the active developer directory”xcode-select --print-pathDisplays the current active developer directory.
Switch to a different developer directory
Section titled “Switch to a different developer directory”sudo xcode-select -switch /Applications/Xcode-beta.appChanges the active developer directory to the one specified.
Reset the developer directory to the default
Section titled “Reset the developer directory to the default”sudo xcode-select --resetResets the active developer directory to the default location.
Verify the active developer directory
Section titled “Verify the active developer directory”xcode-select --versionShows the active developer directory version.
Print the complete path of the active developer directory
Section titled “Print the complete path of the active developer directory”xcode-select --print-default-pathDisplays the complete path to the active developer directory.
Check if the Xcode command line tools are installed
Section titled “Check if the Xcode command line tools are installed”xcode-select -pVerifies if the Xcode command line tools are installed.
List available developer directories
Section titled “List available developer directories”xcode-select -sLists all the available developer directories.
Help command for xcode-select
Section titled “Help command for xcode-select”xcode-select -hShows the help documentation for the xcode-select command.
How do I set the path for xcode-select in MacOS using a command line interface?
Section titled “How do I set the path for xcode-select in MacOS using a command line interface?”To set the path for xcode-select in MacOS using a command line interface, execute the following command:
sudo xcode-select --switch /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/DeveloperHow do I reset xcode-select to its default location in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I reset xcode-select to its default location in MacOS?”To reset xcode-select to its default location in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo xcode-select --resetHow do I update xcode-select in MacOS to the latest version of Xcode?
Section titled “How do I update xcode-select in MacOS to the latest version of Xcode?”To update xcode-select in MacOS to the latest version of Xcode, execute the following command:
xcode-select --installHow can I check the version of xcode-select installed on my MacOS system?
Section titled “How can I check the version of xcode-select installed on my MacOS system?”To check the version of xcode-select installed on your MacOS system, execute the following command:
xcode-select --versionHow do I change the developer directory path with xcode-select in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I change the developer directory path with xcode-select in MacOS?”To change the developer directory path with xcode-select in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo xcode-select --switch /path/to/new/developer/directoryHow do I list the available paths that xcode-select can switch to in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I list the available paths that xcode-select can switch to in MacOS?”To list the available paths that xcode-select can switch to in MacOS, execute the following command:
xcode-select --listHow do I uninstall xcode-select from MacOS using a terminal command?
Section titled “How do I uninstall xcode-select from MacOS using a terminal command?”To uninstall xcode-select from MacOS using a terminal command, execute the following command:
sudo rm -rf /Library/Developer/CommandLineToolsHow do I change the SDK path setting using xcode-select in MacOS?
Section titled “How do I change the SDK path setting using xcode-select in MacOS?”To change the SDK path setting using xcode-select in MacOS, execute the following command:
sudo xcode-select -s /path/to/new/SDKApplications of the xcode-select command
Section titled “Applications of the xcode-select command”- Switching between different versions of Xcode
- Specifying which version of Xcode to use for command line tools