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To add Bluetooth entitlement to a macOS app built with py2app, you need to make sure your app has the correct entitlements configured in the Info.plist file. Entitlements control access to system features like Bluetooth, and you can set them when building your app using py2app.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add the Bluetooth entitlement to your app:
1. Create the Entitlements.plist fileFirst, you need to create an Entitlements.plist file that includes the Bluetooth entitlement.
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com.apple.security.device.bluetooth
This XML file defines the entitlement needed for Bluetooth access. The key com.apple.security.device.bluetoothallows your app to access Bluetooth devices.
2. Update the setup.py fileWhen using py2app, you can specify additional files and configurations in the setup.py file. To include the Entitlements.plist, you need to modify the py2app options.
Here's an example of how you can modify your setup.py to include the Entitlements.plist:
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from setuptools import setup APP = ['your_app.py'] DATA_FILES = [] OPTIONS = { 'argv_emulation': True, 'packages': ['somepackage'], 'plist': { 'CFBundleIdentifier': 'com.example.yourapp', 'LSApplicationCategoryType': 'public.app-category.utilities', }, 'entitlements': 'Entitlements.plist', # Add this line } setup( app=APP, data_files=DATA_FILES, options={'py2app': OPTIONS}, setup_requires=['py2app'], )
3. Build the app with py2appOnce you’ve updated your setup.py to include the entitlements, you can now build your app as usual with py2app:
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python setup.py py2app
This will create a .app bundle in the dist/ directory, and the Bluetooth entitlement will be included.
4. Code Signing and NotarizationIf you are distributing the app outside the App Store, you'll need to ensure the app is properly signed and notarized by Apple to use Bluetooth and other system entitlements.
1. Code Signing:
Use the following command to sign your app:
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codesign --deep --force --verify --sign "Developer ID Application: Your Name (Your ID)"Â dist/YourApp.app
2. Notarization:
After signing, you can submit the app for notarization with:
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xcrun altool --notarize-app -t osx -f dist/YourApp.app.zip --primary-bundle-id com.example.yourapp -u "your-apple-id"Â -p "your-app-specific-password"
3. Stapling:
After notarization is complete, you can staple the notarization ticket to your app:
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xcrun stapler staple dist/YourApp.app
ConclusionBy following these steps, you should be able to add the Bluetooth entitlement to your macOS app built with py2app. Ensure that you handle signing and notarization as required by Apple, especially if you plan to distribute the app outside of the App Store.
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