How do I include a macOS (AppKit) app extension in a Mac Catalyst app?
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To include a macOS (AppKit) app extension in a Mac Catalyst app, you can follow these general steps:
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Create a New Target for the Extension:
- Navigate to the file menu in Xcode and select "New Target".
- Choose the platform for the extension, in this case, macOS.
- Search for the appropriate extension template, such as a Core Spotlight delegate extension.
- Configure the new target and add it to your project.
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Activate and Implement the Extension:
- Activate the new extension and implement the necessary functionality.
- For example, if you are creating a Core Spotlight delegate extension, you would implement the delegate methods to handle indexing requests.
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Build and Debug the Extension:
- Select the app's target and build the app to include the new extension.
- Switch to the extension target and attach to the process for debugging.
- Use tools like
mdutilto simulate requests and test the extension.
For a detailed demonstration on creating an index delegate extension, you can refer to the Support semantic search with Core Spotlight session.
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