xip(1) BSD General Commands Manual xip(1)
NAME
xip -- Create or expand a secure archive for secure distribution.
SYNOPSIS
xip [options] --sign identity input-file ... output-archive
DESCRIPTION
The xip tool is used to create a digitally signed archive. As of macOS Sierra, only archives that are signed by Apple are trusted, and the
format is deprecated for third party use.
ARGUMENTS AND OPTIONS
--sign identity-name
The name of the identity to use for signing the archive.
--keychain keychain-path
Specify a specific keychain to search for the signing identity.
--timestamp
Include a trusted timestamp with the signature.
--timestamp=none
Disable trusted timestamp, regardless of identity.
input-file ...
The path to one or more files or directories to be archived.
output-archive
The path to which the signed archive will be written.
--expand <input-file>
Expands the archive into the current working directory. This option cannot be used with any other arguments.
macOS September 23, 2011 macOS
