Add macOS code signing to eliminate xattr security workaround#20
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[WIP] Update dev build signing process for OSX app
Add macOS code signing to eliminate xattr security workaround
Jan 22, 2026
Removed push trigger for specific branches in workflow.
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macOS security restrictions prevent the PyInstaller-built app from launching without running
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/AceForge.app. This implements automated code signing in the build workflow to eliminate that workaround.Implementation
-identity, no certificate required). Supports Developer ID viaMACOS_SIGNING_IDENTITYenv varCode signing flow
Ad-hoc signing requires no Apple Developer account and prevents Gatekeeper from blocking the app. For notarized distribution, set
MACOS_SIGNING_IDENTITYsecret to a Developer ID certificate.Adapted from dylanwh/lilguy.
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