How to add a local Swift Package in XCode

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A step by step guide on adding a local Swift Package through the Swift Package Manager in XCode.

The following tutorial is based off the process that we carried out as part of our GraphQL Swift tutorial which uses a Local Package to allow you to make GraphQL API calls.

Step One: Add a New Package

A screenshot of Xcode highlighting how you can access the Package Dependencies of a project. We have also highlighted the + button that allows you to add a new package.

Navigate to the Package Dependencies of your project and click +.

Step Two: Add Local Package

A screenshot of Xcode showing the Swift Package Manager modal. We have highlighted the "Add Local.." button that appears at the bottom of the modal.

In the modal that appears, select Add Local...

Step Three: Select Local Folder

A screenshot showing the finder window that appears allowing you to select and add a local package. We have highlighted the PokeAPI folder that was generated in Step Eleven.

In the modal that appears, navigate to the location of the folder of the local package.

Select it and click Add Package.

Step Four: Confirm

A screenshot of the confirmation modal that appears when you add a local package. Click add package on the bottom right to finish this step.

In the confirmation modal that appears, click Add Package.

The local package will now be added to the projects package dependencies.

A screenshot of Xcode showing how the PokeAPI now appears as a package dependency in the project.

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How to add a local Swift Package in XCode

A step by step guide on adding a local Swift Package through the Swift Package Manager in XCode.

Step One: Add a New Package

Step Two: Add Local Package

Step Three: Select Local Folder

Step Four: Confirm

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