Build iOS Apps
Build, refine, and debug iOS apps with SwiftUI and Xcode workflows. Codex gains deep knowledge of iOS patterns, SwiftUI components, Xcode project structure, and App Store submission.
Install
npx codex-marketplace add openai/plugins/plugins/build-ios-apps --plugin Build iOS Apps is an official OpenAI Codex plugin available through the Codex Marketplace. Install it with one command and Codex gains the ability to work with Build iOS Apps directly from your coding session.
Install:
npx codex-marketplace add openai/plugins/plugins/build-ios-apps --pluginThen use it naturally: codex "OpenAI — describe what you want to do".
The plugin follows the official OpenAI plugin spec with a plugin.json manifest, SKILL.md files, and marketplace.json integration. The source lives in the openai/plugins GitHub repository (893 stars).
Features
SwiftUI component library
Access deep knowledge of SwiftUI views, modifiers, data flow, and layout patterns.
Xcode project management
Create and configure Xcode projects, targets, schemes, and build settings.
iOS debugging guidance
Debug common iOS issues — memory leaks, layout constraints, lifecycle problems.
Common Use Cases
- Building SwiftUI views from design specifications
- Debugging iOS-specific issues like memory management
- Configuring Xcode projects for App Store submission