xip(1)

NAME
xip - Create or expand a secure archive for secure distribution.

SYNOPSIS
xip [options] --sign identity input-file ... output-archive

DESCRIPTION
The xip tool is used to create a digitally signed archive. As of macOS Sierra, only archives that are signed by Apple are trusted, and the format is deprecated for third party use.

ARGUMENTS AND OPTIONS

--sign identity-name
    The name of the identity to use for signing the archive.

--keychain keychain-path
    Specify a specific keychain to search for the signing identity.

--timestamp
    Include a trusted timestamp with the signature.

--timestamp=none
    Disable trusted timestamp, regardless of identity.

input-file ...
    The path to one or more files or directories to be archived.

output-archive
    The path to which the signed archive will be written.

--expand <input-file>
    Expands the archive into the current working directory. This option cannot be used with any other arguments.