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Now that Apple is shutting down (the old) TestFlight, I've started to look at their own TestFlight implementation.
Is there any way to submit a binary to Apple via a script? Maybe via "Application Loader"? I'd like to integrate this into a CI system.
Edit: I was able to control Application Loader via AppleScript and an unfinished version of the script is here: https://gist.github.com/maciekish/88fb6935c3d2a213b1d2
The new question is how can i build an .ipa file to give to Application Loader in a post archive script?
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In regular days, it usually takes 1 - 1 and a half days. Generally first build of your new version takes longer than the following builds especially if there is a major change.
Release your app on TestFlightNavigate to the TestFlight tab of your app's application details page on App Store Connect. Select Internal Testing in the sidebar. Select the build to publish to testers, then click Save. Add the email addresses of any internal testers.
Log in to https://itunesconnect.apple.com In your app, click on TestFlight in the top menu. You should see the build uploaded. Be sure to note down your build number for adding to a beta group. By default you will be able to test your app yourself, simply by installing the TestFlight app on your phone.
I struggled a lot and finally I configured TeamCity and TestFlight and uploaded generated IPA from team city onto test flight using following script. This is Application Loader command line tool
/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Applications/Application\ Loader.app/Contents/Frameworks/ITunesSoftwareService.framework/Support/altool --upload-app -f %system.teamcity.build.workingDir%/Build/IPA/**IPA_NAME**.ipa -u '**TESTFLIGHT_USER_NAME**' -p '**TESTFLIGHT_PASSWORD**'
Apple has published APIs for app store connect. By using these APIs you can automate TestFlight related operations like add/delete testers or submit build for review etc. You can find more details here: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/testflight
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Both fastlane and nomad provide excellent command-line resources for building & uploading binaries (among other things).
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I know it's completely outdated, but for those who come across this post in the future.
Yes you can automate the upload process by using the Application Loader command-line tool called altool:
http://help.apple.com/itc/apploader/#/apdATD1E53-D1E1A1303-D1E53A1126
The syntax for uploading the .ipa file is:
altool --upload-app -f [path_to_file] -u [username] -p [password]
This tool requires a Mac, but you can always rent a mac from macincloud.com (not related) and automate the process with a CI server like Jenkins or so.
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