Swift Package Collections
Article Summary
Tom Doron from the Swift Core Team just made package discovery way less painful. Swift 5.5 introduces Package Collections, turning endless search results into curated, trustworthy lists.
Swift Package Manager now supports package collections in Swift 5.5, enabling developers to discover and adopt packages through curated lists instead of sifting through search results. Communities, educators, and enterprises can create and share collections tailored to specific use cases, with built-in signing for authenticity.
Key Takeaways
- Add collections via CLI or Xcode 13's new configuration screen
- Collections available now from Swift Server Workgroup and SwiftPackageIndex.com
- Generate collections from package URLs using simple JSON format
- Optional code-signing establishes authenticity and protects integrity
- Xcode 13 ships pre-configured with Apple's official package collection
Critical Insight
Package collections transform Swift package discovery from web search chaos into curated, community-driven recommendations you can trust.
