How to install Xcode from xip file

Question

I am very new to macOS, I just need a mac with Xcode to compile my app. However, with macOS Sierra, I have a problem with my USB that is not working anymore (i can\'t plug my ip

Answer 1

Update: 08 Oct, 2020: Easy way

• https://ladydebug.com/blog/2019/08/20/xcode-installation-from-xip-file/
• https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-to-download-and-install-xcode/

Old Ans

Convert the xip to a dmg by opening a terminal to the folder where the xip is placed and run the following commands:

$ open Xcode_X_Y_Z.xip
  $ mkdir Xcode-tmp
  $ mv Xcode.app Xcode-tmp/Xcode.app
  $ hdiutil create -volname "Xcode" \
            -srcfolder Xcode-tmp \
            -ov -format UDZO \
            Xcode_X.Y.Z.dmg
  $ rm -rf Xcode-tmp