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Copilot AI commented Nov 22, 2025

Transforms the Python Apple Support repository into an accessible, production-ready toolkit with helper scripts and comprehensive documentation. All changes are additive—the original Makefile-based build system remains untouched.

Changes

Helper Scripts (5 new)

  • start.sh - Interactive guided setup with menu-driven workflow
  • scripts/check_system.py - System requirements verification (Xcode, Python 3.8+, disk space, build tools)
  • scripts/welcome.py - Project overview with platform capabilities and quick commands
  • scripts/build_demo.py - Guided builds with progress tracking and artifact verification
  • scripts/generate_template.py - Generate starter templates (Swift + Python) for any Apple platform

Documentation (8 new + 1 enhanced)

  • README.md - Enhanced with quick start commands and personal fork information
  • QUICKSTART.md - Step-by-step guide from verification to first build
  • PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md - Technical reference with architecture, use cases, and workflows
  • DEMOS.md - Integration examples with complete Swift/Python code
  • PERSONALIZED_README.md - Custom branding and feature highlights
  • personal.config - Customizable build settings template

Technical Details

  • All scripts use Python stdlib only (zero dependencies)
  • Cross-platform aware (detects macOS requirement, fails gracefully elsewhere)
  • ANSI color output for better UX
  • Proper error handling with actionable messages
  • Executable permissions set correctly

Usage Examples

# Interactive setup
./start.sh

# Individual tools
python3 scripts/check_system.py
python3 scripts/build_demo.py --platform iOS
python3 scripts/generate_template.py -p iOS -n MyApp

# Traditional method (unchanged)
make iOS
make all

Generated templates include complete Swift/Python integration with proper Python.xcframework setup, bridging header guidance, and troubleshooting documentation.

Compatibility

  • Zero modifications to original build system
  • All make targets functional
  • Can use new scripts or traditional commands interchangeably
Original prompt

Run this project and make something special and good to run in on Apple clone the project and make it mine


💡 You can make Copilot smarter by setting up custom instructions, customizing its development environment and configuring Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Learn more Copilot coding agent tips in the docs.

Copilot AI self-assigned this Nov 22, 2025
Copilot AI and others added 5 commits November 22, 2025 05:36
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…der guidance

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…documentation

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Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Clone Apple project and customize for personal use Add personalized tooling and documentation for Python Apple Support Nov 22, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from s200077761 November 22, 2025 05:51
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