Does it support Skia-based plugin backends?

Yes, however, you should ensure the prebuilt libraries are downloaded using the iPlug2 dependency script before initiating the build through this skill.

Can I build for Windows using this skill?

Yes, it provides automated commands for MSBuild to compile .sln files on Windows environments, including configuration and platform flags.

Which audio formats does this skill support?

The skill supports macOS-APP, macOS-AU (v2), macOS-VST2, macOS-VST3, macOS-CLAP, macOS-AAX, macOS-AUv3, and iOS-APP formats.

How does it handle multiple projects in one repository?

The skill intelligently scans for .xcworkspace files in the repository root and will prompt the user to choose the specific project if more than one is detected.

What is the recommended way to debug build errors?

The skill automatically pipes build output to a 'build.log' file using tee, allowing you to review the full error trace if the compilation fails.

iPlug2 Plugin Builder

Name: iPlug2 Plugin Builder
Author: iPlug2

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Mobile Development

Compiles and builds cross-platform audio plugins for macOS, iOS, and Windows using the iPlug2 framework.

About

This skill streamlines the complex process of building audio plugins by automating the build pipeline for the iPlug2 framework. It identifies project workspaces and executes environment-specific build commands for various formats including VST3, AU, CLAP, AAX, and standalone apps. Whether you are debugging a macOS-AU component or preparing a Windows release build, this skill manages the necessary schemes, configurations, and logging to ensure a smooth development workflow for audio engineers and DSP developers.

Key Features

Multi-platform support across macOS (xcodebuild), iOS (Simulator), and Windows (MSBuild)
Automated project discovery and workspace identification
Integrated logging with tee for easier build error debugging
Configurable build profiles for Debug, Release, and Tracer modes
Support for multiple audio formats including VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, and AUv3
127 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Compiling a VST3 or AU plugin for local testing in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Automating the generation of release-ready binaries for Windows using MSBuild
Building an iOS version of an audio plugin to run in the iPhone 16 Pro Simulator

About

Key Features

Multi-platform support across macOS (xcodebuild), iOS (Simulator), and Windows (MSBuild)
Automated project discovery and workspace identification
Integrated logging with tee for easier build error debugging
Configurable build profiles for Debug, Release, and Tracer modes
Support for multiple audio formats including VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, and AUv3
127 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Compiling a VST3 or AU plugin for local testing in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
Automating the generation of release-ready binaries for Windows using MSBuild
Building an iOS version of an audio plugin to run in the iPhone 16 Pro Simulator