swiftgen ☆

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Description:
Swift code generator for assets, storyboards, Localizable.strings, etc.

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @SwiftGen | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: swift code-generation ios xcode assets localization

Install: brew install swiftgen

About:
SwiftGen is a command-line tool that generates Swift code for your assets, ensuring type safety and autocompletion for resources like images, colors, fonts, and storyboards. By parsing your asset catalogs and localization files, it eliminates string-based APIs, reducing runtime errors and improving code maintainability. This tool integrates seamlessly into Xcode build phases to keep generated code in sync with your project resources.

Key Features:

Generates type-safe Swift code for assets, colors, and fonts
Parses storyboards, nibs, and Localizable.strings files
Configurable via a simple YAML file
Integrates with Xcode build phases for automation
Supports custom templates for code generation

Use Cases:

Accessing images and colors in iOS apps without magic strings
Generating safe references to localized strings
Managing storyboard segue identifiers and reuse IDs

Alternatives:

R.swift – Similar functionality but Xcode-only; SwiftGen is more flexible with templates and CLI usage
SwiftGenKit – Library component used by SwiftGen; not a standalone alternative for end users

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