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Create Mac App from Swift Playgrounds

I am running Swift Playgrounds 4.51 under OSX 14.7 on a Mac mini M2 Pro.

Under App settings for my app, I select "Install on this Mac." I get an error "An error occurred during installation Please check Console.app for further information"

I can't find any entry in the console logs for this.

I have a personal (free) developer account.

Is there a way to create a Finder launchable app with Swift Playgrounds?

I found part of the problem. My main user that I use for "normal" activity does not have administrative rights. If I give that user administrative rights, the create app succeeds and the app is added to the global Applications folder.

Is there a way to have the app added to my User Application folder that then shouldn't require administrative access?

Answered by DTS Engineer in 822873022
How to delete a post (I added the information to the original post)

It’s not possible to delete posts. But it’s usually not required to delete them either. See here.

Is there a way to have the app added to my User Application folder that then shouldn't require administrative access?

No, but I think that’d make a fine enhancement request given the target audience for Swift Playgrounds. Please post your bug number, just for the record.

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Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
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How to delete a post (I added the information to the original post)

How to delete a post (I added the information to the original post)

It’s not possible to delete posts. But it’s usually not required to delete them either. See here.

Is there a way to have the app added to my User Application folder that then shouldn't require administrative access?

No, but I think that’d make a fine enhancement request given the target audience for Swift Playgrounds. Please post your bug number, just for the record.

Share and Enjoy

Quinn “The Eskimo!” @ Developer Technical Support @ Apple
let myEmail = "eskimo" + "1" + "@" + "apple.com"

Create Mac App from Swift Playgrounds
 
 
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