macOS and iOS

macOS Runner

A macOS runner is a CI execution environment running Apple's macOS operating system. It provides access to Apple development tools such as Xcode, making it suitable for workflows that build or test Apple-platform software.

Also known as: Mac runner

Why it matters

Apple-platform toolchains require an appropriate operating system and installed SDKs.

Practical example

Use a macOS runner for an iOS build that requires the Apple SDK and signing toolchain.

WarpBuild relevance

WarpBuild lists ARM64 macOS runners on WarpBuild Cloud.

Related terms

Sources

Definition reviewed .

Start with $10 in free credits

Change the runner label in your workflow and keep the rest of your GitHub Actions setup. Runner time is billed per minute.

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