Now that the metadata has been created, we can create the directory structure required for a macOS application bundle. The location of the files is important, and is set out as follows:
File pathDescription
| myapp.app/Contents/Info.plist | The application metadata outlined in the preceding |
| myapp.app/Contents/Resources/myapp.icns | The application icon in ICNS format |
| myapp.app/Contents/MacOS/myapp | The application executable |
After creating these directories and moving files to the correct location, you have a complete application bundle. This can be executed by double-clicking the icon and it can be distributed in this state. Installation consists of dragging this icon into the Applications folder of the computer, as ...
