xcenv ☆

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Description:
Xcode version manager

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: xcode version-manager developer-tools swift ios-development

Install: brew install xcenv

About:
Xcenv is a command-line tool that allows developers to switch between multiple installed versions of Xcode on a per-project basis. It works by managing the PATH environment variable to point to the desired Xcode version, enabling seamless context switching. This is essential for developers maintaining projects across different macOS and Xcode versions.

Key Features:

Per-project Xcode version selection
Automatic version switching on directory change
Simple command-line interface
Shim support for Xcode tools

Use Cases:

Maintaining legacy iOS/macOS projects that require older Xcode versions
Testing applications against beta Xcode releases without affecting stable workflows
CI/CD environments requiring specific Xcode versions for different builds

Alternatives:

xcode-select – System tool that sets a global Xcode version, lacks per-project granularity
rbenv – Ruby version manager that inspired xcenv's architecture and plugin system

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