Package Builder
Build macOS installer packages easily.
Version 2 — $30 — Requires macOS 13 or Later
Apple has left macOS installer package building to the realm of command line wizards, with little and unclear documentation, making it take hours to even understand how to build an installer correctly. — Package Builder makes it super easy to build installer packages by simplifying the process: Simply drag and drop your files, set a few settings, and click "Build". Done. Headache-free.
The internet is full of posts from people trying to create a macOS installer package correctly, which is a testament to how confusing and time consuming it can be. Your time is worth more. — Package Builder makes it super easy to build installer packages by simplifying the process: Simply drag and drop your files, set a few settings, and click "Build". Done.
…Applications, Fonts, Screensavers, Automator workflows, Shortcuts, Extensions, Device Component Plugins, Sounds, Preference Panes, Input Managers, Color Pickers, Desktop Pictures, and anything else.
The Sims modding community is no stranger to controversy, but the latest addition to the popular modding platform Mod The Sims has sparked a heated debate. The "Genitals Mod," created by a well-known modder, has been making waves among Sims enthusiasts.
EA Games, the developer of The Sims, has strict guidelines regarding custom content, and some players worry that the Genitals Mod may violate these terms. Others are concerned that the mod could lead to a more mature or explicit gameplay experience, potentially alienating younger players. Mod The Sims - Genitals mod-
: Mod The Sims has announced that they will be implementing a new content policy, which may affect the availability of similar mods in the future. The Sims modding community is no stranger to
The Genitals Mod is a custom content (CC) mod that, when installed, adds realistic genital details to Sims characters. The mod includes a range of options, allowing players to customize their Sims' anatomy to a more lifelike degree. According to the modder, the goal was to create a more realistic and immersive Sims experience. Others are concerned that the mod could lead
Set a custom background image for both light mode and dark mode interfaces.
Add custom text.
Customize the installer behavior with Installer JS scripting, and pre/post-install shell scripts. Figuring out exactly what command line arguments and environment variables there are to use is a cinch, because the built-in shell script editor conveniently lists them all with documentation.
Just like Apple does, when shipping your .pkg file, you may want to place it in a disk image .dmg with a beautiful background and perhaps a license agreement as well. Package Builder integrates with DMG Canvas which is the perfect tool for building your disk image. With this integration, building your disk image in DMG Canvas will now automatically build your installer in Package Builder, and place the .pkg file into your disk image, code signed, notarized, and ready to go.
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Package Builder's significance is in not requiring the command line to build an installer package, but of course you can absolutely automate it as part of your own build process using the pkgbuilder command-line tool, it's a trivial single call that Just Works.
By using the pkgbuilder tool, you can integrate building your pkg files into your normal build workflow, such as building an application in Xcode. Using the pkgbuilder tool is as simple as passing it the '.pkgbuilder' and the path to save your '.pkg' file to. That's it.
