How do I create a daemon
Generated on 8/1/2024
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To create a daemon on macOS, you can follow the steps outlined in the "Support semantic search with Core Spotlight" session from WWDC 2024. Here’s a summary of the process:
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Create a New Target:
- Navigate to the file menu and select "New Target".
- Select the platform for the extension (e.g., macOS).
- Search for the new Core Spotlight delegate extension template.
- Click "Next" to configure this new target and "Finish" to add it to your project.
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Activate the New Extension:
- Once added, activate the new extension.
- You can now look at the stub implementation.
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Debugging:
- Set a breakpoint in the
reindexAllmethod to catch this point in the code. - Make sure to call the acknowledgment handler to avoid blocking the caller.
- Rebuild your app to include this new app extension.
- Select the app's target, then head to the product menu and select "Build".
- Switch back to your extension target and from the debug menu, select "Attach to Process".
- Set a breakpoint in the
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Using Command Line Utility for Debugging:
- Use the
mdutiltool to simulate requests to your bundle ID for debugging. - Run the utility command in the terminal and then check your project in Xcode to see if you hit the breakpoint.
- Use the
For more detailed steps, you can refer to the session Support semantic search with Core Spotlight (05:13).
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