How do I validate my privacy manifest configuration?

You can use 'pod lib lint' to check the podspec and verify the manifest's inclusion, or generate an .xcarchive in Xcode to check for privacy warnings before submission.

How should I include the privacy manifest in my .podspec?

The recommended method is using spec.resource_bundles to ensure the manifest is correctly packaged within the library's resources without naming conflicts.

Can I have different manifests for iOS and macOS in one pod?

Yes, this skill provides patterns for using platform-specific resource bundles within a single .podspec to handle different privacy needs across OSs.

What is a privacy manifest in CocoaPods?

A privacy manifest (PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy) is an XML property list that declares the data collection and API usage practices of your library, required by Apple for App Store compliance.

Which APIs require a 'Required Reason' declaration?

Apple requires reasons for APIs involving File Timestamps, User Defaults, System Boot Time, and Disk Space to prevent fingerprinting.

CocoaPods Privacy Manifests

Name: CocoaPods Privacy Manifests
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Mobile Development

Automates the implementation and configuration of iOS 17+ privacy manifests for CocoaPods libraries to ensure App Store compliance.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance and implementation patterns for creating PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy files within CocoaPods environments. It streamlines the process of declaring Required Reasons APIs, defining data collection practices, and managing tracking domains. By offering standardized integration methods for .podspec files—specifically focusing on resource bundles—it helps developers avoid App Store rejections and maintain transparency in their third-party SDKs and frameworks. It is essential for any developer maintaining or creating iOS libraries targeting modern Apple platforms.

Key Features

0172 GitHub stars

02Validation steps for privacy compliance using pod lib lint and Xcode reports

03Automated generation of PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy XML templates

04Configuration of data collection types and tracking domains for transparency

05Proper declaration of Required Reasons API categories like User Defaults and File Timestamps

06Integration patterns for .podspec resource bundles and platform-specific manifests

Use Cases

01Configuring an analytics SDK to accurately disclose tracking domains and identifiers

02Resolving App Store submission warnings related to missing privacy declarations

03Updating a legacy CocoaPods library to comply with iOS 17+ privacy requirements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add thebushidocollective/han privacy-manifests

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