Swift Toolchain Installation Guide for iOS 6

Swift Toolchain Downloads

macOS Version	Xcode Version	Downloads	Notes
Mojave	Xcode 11.3.1	Swift 5.1.5 Toolchain Build Script	Only Swift 5.1.5 required.
Big Sur	Xcode 13.2.1	Swift 5.6.3 Toolchain Swift 5.1.5 Toolchain Build Script	Both Swift 5.6.3 and 5.1.5 required.
Monterey	Xcode 13.4.1	Swift 5.10.1 Toolchain Swift 5.1.5 Toolchain Build Script	Both Swift 5.10.1 and 5.1.5 required.

Step 2: Install Xcode

Install the Xcode version recommended for your macOS above.

Step 4.5 — Fix Swift Toolchain Paths

Swift 5.6.3:

sudo install_name_tool -add_rpath /Library/Developer/Toolchains/swift-5.6.3-RELEASE.xctoolchain/usr/lib/swift/macosx /Library/Developer/Toolchains/swift-5.6.3-RELEASE.xctoolchain/usr/bin/swift-driver

Swift 5.10.1:

sudo install_name_tool -add_rpath /Library/Developer/Toolchains/swift-5.10.1-RELEASE.xctoolchain/usr/lib/swift/macosx /Library/Developer/Toolchains/swift-5.10.1-RELEASE.xctoolchain/usr/bin/swift-driver

Step 5 — Install Xcode Templates

mkdir -p ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Templates/Project\ Templates/Application
git clone https://github.com/JWIMaster/iOS-6-Swift-Xcode-Templates.git /tmp/iOS6SwiftTemplates
cp -R /tmp/iOS6SwiftTemplates/Templates/Project\ Templates/Application/* ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/Templates/Project\ Templates/Application/
rm -rf /tmp/iOS6SwiftTemplates

Step 6 — Select Template

Open Xcode → File → New Project → Select Legacy Swift Application template and you're good to go.

How to Build

Step 1

cd /path/to/your/project

Step 2

chmod +x ./buildScript.command

Step 3

Drag the build script onto the Terminal

Step 4

Type your project scheme name after

Step 5

Specify build folder (use "build" if unsure)

Step 6

Enjoy your IPA!