carthage

Update and build dependencies

$ carthage update

$ carthage update --use-xcframeworks

$ carthage bootstrap

$ carthage build [dependency_name]

$ carthage update --no-build

$ carthage update --platform [iOS]

$ carthage outdated

carthage command [options]

carthage is a decentralized dependency manager for Swift and Objective-C Cocoa projects. Unlike CocoaPods, it builds dependencies as binary frameworks without modifying your Xcode project files, workspace, or build settings, leaving full control of the project structure to the developer.
Dependencies are declared in a Cartfile using a simple syntax that supports GitHub repositories, Git URLs, and binary-only frameworks. Running `carthage update` resolves versions, checks out sources, and builds frameworks into the Carthage/Build directory. A Cartfile.resolved lockfile ensures reproducible builds across team members.
Since version 0.37.0, Carthage supports building XCFrameworks, which bundle binaries for multiple platforms and architectures into a single distributable package.

--use-xcframeworks

Build as XCFrameworks (recommended)

Build for specific platform (iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS)

Skip building after checkout

Build from source, don't use prebuilt binaries

Cache built frameworks

Directory containing Cartfile

Show detailed output

Cartfile

Declares project dependencies with version constraints.

Lockfile with exact resolved versions for reproducible builds.

Dependencies needed only for development and testing.

update

Update and rebuild dependencies

Build dependencies without updating

Build specific dependency

Check for outdated dependencies

Create archive of built frameworks

Copy frameworks to app bundle

Show version

Supports dynamic frameworks on iOS 8+. Static framework support since version 0.30.0. Consider Swift Package Manager for new projects. Frameworks go to Carthage/Build directory.

swift(1), xcodebuild(1), pod(1)