downloading command line tools for xcode

This is insecure and there is no way to verify using a PKI + CA chain of trust that this domain is trustworthy and still owned by Apple. Be aware that the -k / -insecure command line option flag will bypass SSL certificate security checks.

The curl command above now has the -k flag added to work around this certificate validation issue.

This URL now appears to have broken SSL certificates, and the latest version available is Xcode.CLTools.10.8 version 2014.4 ( command_line_tools_for_osx_mountain_lion_april_2014.dmg).

curl -insecure -Ls | plutil -convert json -o - | python -mjson.tool | less The curl command must now use the -k / -insecure flag to work around the SSL certificate validation issue. * SSL: no alternative certificate subject name matches target host name '.net' * subject: C=US ST=Massachusetts L=Cambridge O=Akamai Technologies, Inc. The curl command (if run in verbose -v mode) shows that the https certificate is invalid: * Server certificate: Please don't abuse/overload their serversĮDIT: (2021-2022) This URL appears to have an invalid SSL certificate. To find updated links for the tools, you can use this command: curl -Ls | plutil -convert json -o - | python -mjson.tool | less Here is a script that will automate the install process for you 1. You can download the XCode 4.x CLTools packages from their official download site via direct links.

Tell process 'Install Command Line Developer Tools'Ĭlick button 'Agree' of window 'License Agreement' # Note: Apple broke automated Xcode installer downloads. Here is a script that will automate the install process for you: # Try the AppleScript automation method rather than relying on manual.

Downloading command line tools for xcode