Import project from git in xcode

Question

I have a project under source control with at remote repository where I commit and push to.

Now I need to have another programmer work on the same project and therefore same Git repo.

I cannot figure out how one imports a project from an existing Git repo.

I have worked with Eclipse and Git where I have no problem doing this.

Any help is appreciated.

Answer 1

For xCode 6 and lower

In xCode go to Window >> Organiser

Then select repositories

Click the + button and select Checkout or Clone repository

Then enter the details for your GIT

For xCode7 and above

Go to Window >> Welcome to xCode

Click on the Check out an existing project button on the left hand side.

Then enter the details for the repository you want to access.

Answer 2

For Xcode 9.4 and Git repository without *.xproj file simple Source Control -> Clone... method doesn't work. Xcode just clones remote repository and opens it in Finder - no project is created nor opened.

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Here is what worked for my remote C++ repository:

1. $ git clone [your_repo.git]
2. Create new project Shift + CMD + N

3. Enable version control

   

4. Now you should have cloned repo and new Xcode repo:

   

5. In your new Xcode repo remove all except *.xcodeproj

6. In Xcode remove default Groups and Files (except Products):

   

7. Copy cloned repo content into new Xcode project directory:

   $ ditto [cloned_repo/] [new_repo/].

   Check that .git directory was copied successfully.

8. Add dirs and files into the project. Drag'n'drop them from Finder to your new Xcode project. Don't drag .git and *.xcodeproj.

   

   

9. Check branches and commit history:

   

Answer 3

Since the answers are old, now there's an easier way to directly import/clone project into Xcode from Github and Bitbucket.

Bitbucket: Press Clone in Xcode button

Github: Press Open in Xcode button